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The CAP is a true common policy, a policy of solidarity, and an anchor of European food security.
This policy will continue to be a cornerstone of EU funding 👇
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Christophe Hansen
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Christophe Hansen
@CHansenEU
🇪🇺 Commissioner for Agriculture and Food | former Member of the @europarl_en and former Member of @ChambreLux 🇱🇺
00:00- Today I proposed to Member States an exceptional financial support of €540 million for EU farmers facing high fertiliser costs. I hope the @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil approve it swiftly 👇
- Enlargement is also about the future of EU agriculture. Today’s financial package for Montenegro sets a clear path for a fair, gradual integration into the Common Agricultural Policy as 🇲🇪 moves closer to our Union 🇪🇺 🖇️ link.europa.eu/HDJyyx🇲🇪➡️🇪🇺 Today, we proposed how Montenegro will participate in the EU budget - both contributing to it and benefiting from EU investment - once it joins our Union. Another milestone towards a stronger Europe.
- The future of farming depends on talent, innovation and opportunity. That means making sure women can fully participate, lead and succeed in agriculture. Today, the #WomeninFarmingPlatform began its work to help make that a reality across Europe. 🇪🇺🌾 👉link.europa.eu/YCWgRh
- These figures are a reminder of the pressures facing EU livestock farming. ⏰ Next week, we will present our Livestock Strategy to help strengthen the sector’s resilience and long-term competitiveness 🇪🇺In 2025, the EU had 131.5 million pigs, 71.6 million bovine animals, 55.3 million sheep and 10.2 million goats. 🐑🐄 📉Compared with 2015, pig numbers were 8.9% lower in 2025, bovine animals 9.7% lower, sheep 12.2% lower and goats 17.5% lower. Read more👉link.europa.eu/6gDkrR
- Toutes mes pensées vont aux agriculteurs qui travaillent à l'extérieur sous une chaleur écrasante. Les récoltes sont menacées et les animaux souffrent. Cette canicule frappe durement. Nous devons renforcer notre résilience face à ces épisodes extrêmes et fréquentsMy thoughts are with the farmers who are currently working outdoors in the sweltering heat. Crops are under threat and animals are suffering. This heatwave is taking a heavy toll. We must build our resilience in the face of these extreme and frequent events
- From QR-code labelling to new export opportunities, the 🇪🇺 wine sector is already adapting Today at the European Wine Summit in 🇮🇹, I heard from producers facing changing consumer habits, climate risks & market pressures. Our response: Wine Package, promotion, crisis support &➕
- Good to welcome Thailand’s Deputy PM and Minister of Commerce, Suphajee Suthumpun, to Brussels after my visit to 🇹🇭 in May. We are making solid progress on the EU–Thailand trade agreement, and we stand ready to deepen our partnership in respect for mutual sensitivities.
- Christophe Hansen reposted
Cuando el desastre golpea un rincón de Europa, todos nos unimos. Hemos aprobado nuevos fondos para ayudar a reconstruir lo que las inundaciones de la DANA en Valencia destruyeron. En total, nuestra ayuda se eleva a cerca de 1000 millones de euros. Es una expresión concreta de
- A special last #AGRIFISH under 🇨🇾 Presidency in my home country on 🇱🇺 National Day! We reviewed market situation ahead of summer: fertiliser costs, climate risks & geopolitical tensions still weigh on farmers. Took stock of CAP & CMO progress. Work continues with 🇮🇪 Presidency
- When climate disasters hit, Europe stands with its farmers. Today, we’re delivering €56 million in emergency support to farmers in 🇵🇹 🇷🇴 🇨🇾 🇭🇷 🇸🇮 With extreme weather becoming the new normal for too many farmers, 🇪🇺 solidarity must go hand in hand with investment in resilience
- At the National Field Days & Young Farmers’ Day in 🇵🇱 I met young farmers shaping the future of 🇪🇺 agriculture. Poland is now one of the EU’s largest milk producers & a leader in generational renewal Our task is clear: support the next gen, give them stability & predictability🌾
