The publication of the European Commission’s Draghi Report, outlines key strategies to keep the EU competitive amidst global challenges like climate change, economic dependencies, and industrial stagnation. As a key partner in the EU agrifood sector, CropLife Europe believes that investments aimed at increasing productivity and driving sustainability must be supported by outcome-based policy frameworks. Such frameworks should encourage innovation and ensure that tangible, measurable progress is made across Europe’s agricultural landscape.
As climate change continues to reshape our sector, investment in sustainable agricultural practices and technologies – including gene editing and digital tools – will be crucial.
CropLife Europe is committed to working with stakeholders across the value chain to foster innovation that benefits both European farmers and the environment.
Olivier de Matos, Director General of CropLife Europe: “The report is a strong blueprint for keeping the EU globally competitive, particularly as we navigate the green and digital transitions. Facilitating businesses and solutions that allow our farmers to produce more sustainably is crucial at the moment. EU competitive amidst global challenges like climate change, economic dependencies, and industrial stagnation must remain competitive. A key element to ensure is that investments are aligned with outcome based policies. We need to push for policies that balance ambition with practicality. This means,fostering innovation that brings tangible results for food security, biodiversity, and economic resilience.”