Overview

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a new opinion on EU Competitiveness and Youth Entrepreneurship, examining how entrepreneurship can contribute to Europe's competitiveness, innovation capacity and economic resilience. These themes will also feature in upcoming Rural Pact discussions on rural competitiveness and economic diversification.

The 2026 EU (European Union) Organic Awards finalists have been announced, with 21 finalists from 13 EU countries. The winners will be announced at an official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September.

A new edition of our Good Practice Brochure spotlights six inspiring initiatives demonstrating how rural areas are responding to housing challenges through integrated policies, community-led approaches and innovative solutions.

The European Commission has launched an online survey addressed to European farmers. Other applicants to CAP support can also participate to the survey. The survey is open until 8 April 2024, 23:59 (CEST).

The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather evidence and opinions on ways to make European official statistics fit for the future. The results of the consultation will inform the revision of the rules governing the development, production and dissemination of European official statistics (Regulation (EC) No 223/2009).

The European Commission publishes a call for tenders to carry out studies on the economic aspects of agri-food production and trade.

The latest available information on analytical briefs about EU agriculture

BEEF updates

The short-term outlook is based on reflections of market experts within the European Commission's Department for Agriculture and Rural Development.

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