Christophe Hansen

“The single fund would be the end,” Portugal warns, as EU agriculture ministers resist a Commission push to overhaul farm and regional funding.

European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.

Proposals to slash red tape risk clashing with earlier recommendations to make farming more resilient.

Emergency regime to expire despite Kyiv’s pleas — with a fallback plan likely to preserve existing safeguards on products like sugar and poultry.

As budget hawks eye the EU’s farm billions, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and the agri world are digging in to defend the status quo.

Brussels tries to help an aging sector in terminal decline.

Politicians from France, Italy and Ireland front for the drinks industry as it tries to escape Trump’s 200 percent tariffs.

The Commission president promised to pull off seven political feats by March 10. Here’s how she did.

Brussels threatens to use its trade bazooka after President Donald Trump says the European Union was created to “screw” America.

There are insuperable market, phytosanitary and political obstacles — and it could get worse.

POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.

EU tries to make farming sexy again — and keep farmers from revolting.

Roses are red. There’s love in the bubble. If you don’t read this article. You’ll be in deep trouble.

Brussels wants to scrap a little-known farm subsidy safeguard amid a broader push to cut red tape — but one veteran official warns it’s a mistake.

Several countries have already taken precautionary measures or imposed bans, as the German livestock sector braces for longer-term impact.

What the European Union will be squabbling about in the Commission’s upcoming term.

France’s Serge Hercberg warns that disinformation is shortening the lives of consumers.

Christophe Hansen says his new vision for agriculture and food will be “different” and exclude “eat it or die” targets.

Europe’s top farming university is calling for smaller livestock herds and a shift toward plant-based diets.

Luxembourg nominee defends both the CAP and the proposed trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries.

We pored over more than 400 pages of written answers so you don’t have to.

Progress on Europe’s mandatory food and booze labels has stalled, and looks unlikely to be prioritized by designated health commissioner.

Lobby group Copa-Cogeca is hardening its position after backlash from angry members.