The farmers' protest in Europe: Enough with the illusions!

Agriculture has always been at the heart of the European project, a cornerstone of our economy, our security, and our way of life. European farmers and agricultural cooperatives are under immense pressure. If the EU does not take action now, it risks losing one of its greatest strategic assets: the ability to feed itself and the world. This is stated in a manifesto from Copa&Cogeca—the largest organization defending the interests of farmers in Europe—sent to the media a few days before the major protest the organization is preparing to hold in Brussels on December 18. “We see a paradox emerging in Europe: the European Commission talks about agriculture and its strategic importance, but its words are not followed by action! We can no longer be satisfied with rhetoric; we need results and tangible solutions for our farms and agricultural cooperatives now. For us, things are very simple today: the three European institutions must respond to the following three demands; anything else ...