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EU beet sugar sector sold out to Mercosur


We strongly oppose the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur ! How dare the Commission do this to farmers ? This deal is a symbol of a deep rift between farmers and the Commission, and their response is likely to be radical.


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06/12/2024
MERCOSUR - Reciprocity in standards of production, including ''Mirror Clauses'' are crucial


Leading European agri-food organisations call for reciprocity standards in Mercosur agreement to ensure fair trade, fair competition and consumer protection.

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26/11/2024
EU-Mercosur agreement: A “compensation Fund” for farmers that sparks more concern than reassurance


The prospect of an EU-Mercosur trade agreement is strongly opposed by our European agrifood sectors, which denounce it as outdated and incoherent.


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22/10/2024
Press Release TRCC 2024


European sugar beet growers concerned about how to keep pace with innovation to overcome regulatory hurdles


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18/10/2024
Farmers warn of serious concerns over EU-MERCOSUR trade agreement: urgent action needed to protect EU food chain


As discussions on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement resumed from October 7 to 9 in Brasilia, our sectors once again reaffirm their strong opposition to the agreement.


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10/10/2024
EGAC concludes on uncertainties regarding the ongoing harvest


Indeed, difficulties related to the satisfactory protection of the crop against pest and diseases, amplified by challenging climatic conditions, make early estimates increasingly problematic.


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26/09/2024
CIBE 2024 General Assembly


European Sugar Beet growers take stock of a disappointing 2023/24 crop and turbulent political developments. They expect the 2024/25 crop to be very challenging.



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15/05/2024
CIBE & CEFS call to stop EU sugar market access concessions


Joint Research Centre study on cumulative impacts of ten free trade agreements confirms the vulnerability of EU sugar.


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23/02/2024
Statement - On the Commission proposal to renew the ATM Regulation for Ukraine


Extra imports must be restricted before next June 2024.

CIBE urges the Council and the European Parliament to provide the right signal and amend the Commission proposal accordingly.


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15/02/2024
Press Release - NGTs adoption by the European Paliament


European Parliament has listened to science and farmers’ needs with landmark adoption of NGTs.



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07/02/2024