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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Tuesday she was proposing to withdraw the EU’s plan to halve the use of pesticides, calling it a “symbol of polarisation”.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Tuesday she was proposing to withdraw the EU’s plan to halve the use of pesticides, calling it a “symbol of polarisation”.
In recent weeks, protesting farmers across Europe have voiced anger about constraints imposed by the EU’s drive to fight climate change, as well as low prices for produce, rising costs and cheap imports.
Belgian’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo welcomed the proposal on social media platform X, saying it was “crucial we keep our farmers on board to a more sustainable future of farming, as part of our determination to get the Green Deal done.”
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Alex Richardson)
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day operations of the EU.
Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, largely driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.
The Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives by the European Union aimed at making Europe climate-neutral by 2050, promoting sustainable practices across various sectors.
Agricultural sectors encompass industries involved in the cultivation of crops and livestock production, including farming, forestry, and fisheries.
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