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Will Wojciechowski Make it as Ag Commissioner? Polish & Other Perspectives

October 6, 2019 Igor Tomasz Olech

Poland’s choice for Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski’s had a tough hearing on 1st October – so tough, he’s had to answer written questions and may have to appear again on Monday. Then he may be subject to a secret ballot of the 48 MEPs who make up the Agri Committee. So who is Janusz Wojciechowski, what might he focus on, and what is the Polish impression of the MEP from the Euroskeptic ECR group? With new correspondent Igor Olech. […]

CAP Communication – reactions

December 5, 2017 ARC

Here we present a range of perspectives on the recent CAP Communication by Commissioner Phil Hogan. A range of farmer organisations, NGOs, experts and others are represented. […]

Will Pesticides be banned in Ecological Focus Areas?

October 26, 2016 Oliver Moore

Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan appears to be sticking to his guns on the banning of pesticides in Ecological Focus Areas, despite the opposition of 18 EU Member States. So what’s next? […]

Will Dacian Cioloş remain as Agriculture Commissioner?

August 6, 2014 ARC

Fellow Romanian Ramona Duminicioiu of Eco Ruralis assesses Ciolos as Commissioner […]