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2025-12-17 20:29:08
[EU Introduces New Agricultural Cost Reduction Policy; Farmers' Groups Plan Further Demonstrations on Thursday] The European Commission recently proposed a new measure aimed at reducing costs by simplifying food and feed safety regulations, including pesticide approvals. According to a statement, the plan is expected to save over €1 billion in compliance costs and help farmers access new crop protection tools more quickly and effectively. This proposal is part of the EU's overall goal of reducing administrative costs by €37.5 billion and is part of the Commission's effort to reduce overall administrative burdens by at least 25% (and at least 35% for SMEs) before the end of its term. The plan requires formal approval from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to take effect. This proposal comes amid ongoing turmoil in European agriculture, following a series of protests last year by farmers against stringent EU regulations and rising production costs; farmers are now preparing for further demonstrations this Thursday.
