agriculture
Results for agriculture in the magazine
WTO, the eternal dispute
Despite the World Trade Organisation’s aim to liberalise world trade, its efforts have been paralysed by the conflict between developing and industrialised countries.
What does the Irish YES mean for the Czech Republic?
In the follwing text I want to look at the result of the Irish referendum through its consequences on the process of EU enlargement, especially those that affect my country the Czech republic.
Let a hundred rebates bloom
Britain's EU tax rebate is unfair. But the problem is not that there are too many tax rebates, but not enough.
Organic farming in Europe in need of fertiliser
The principles of organic farming form an integral part of the movement towards sustainable development. Even though they are essential nowadays, not all the countries of the European Union are finding it easy to implement these principles
Sugar, with added protectionism
The much discussed sugar reform approved last 20 February by the European Council will be put into action on 1 July, despite the votes against it from Poland, Latvia and Greece. What will the consequences be?
“We need a new budget, but not at any price”
MEP Reimer Böge, who recently presented his report on the Commission’s budgetary proposal for the period 2007-2013, speaks to café babel about his views on the much-contested document.
Euromed, an economic failure?
With falling levels of trade and the persistence of protectionist policies, it seems that the Southern Mediterranean countries have not really benefited from their partnership with the EU.
Lukashenko, the people’s president
Alexander Lukashenko is a man with a passion for sport and farming has been described as both the last dictator in Europe and a man of the people. So which is true?
Peanuts
The great debate about the EU budget is underway. But what’s it all about? Alice Desthuilliers provides a guide to the EU's revenue and expenditure.
The Economy: Those Unfinished Reforms
The CAP has caused nothing but grief and the Lisbon Strategy is finding it difficult to get going. Nevertheless, it is also true that…
