This story confirms the picture that arises from many of our reports, of a "farm lobby" group that actually does not represent the interests of farmers and indeed that of food production in the long run.
#CopaCogeca
#CopaCogeca
New investigation from @grilledmedia.bsky.social & @theguardian.com
Documents from inside Europe's most powerful farming org show how it lobbied "in the same way as the tobacco industry" (their own words!) to block policies for public health & the environment
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Documents from inside Europe's most powerful farming org show how it lobbied "in the same way as the tobacco industry" (their own words!) to block policies for public health & the environment
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law
Exclusive: High-level documents show how Copa Cogeca worked to weaken legislation to protect climate and wildlife
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This story confirms the picture that arises from many of our reports, of a "farm lobby" group that actually does not represent the interests of farmers and indeed that of food production in the long run.
#CopaCogeca
#CopaCogeca
FYI: Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #CopaCogeca #WineEvent #Agriculture #EUStrategy #FarmPolicy
Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy
The hybrid gathering will bring wine sector representatives together as the bloc weighs the future of the Common Agricultural Policy.
www.vinetur.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
FYI: Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #CopaCogeca #WineEvent #Agriculture #EUStrategy #FarmPolicy
FYI: Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #WineEvent #EUAgriculture #CommonAgriculturalPolicy #BrusselsWine #CopaCogeca
Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy
The hybrid gathering will bring wine sector representatives together as the bloc weighs the future of the Common Agricultural Policy.
www.vinetur.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM
FYI: Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #WineEvent #EUAgriculture #CommonAgriculturalPolicy #BrusselsWine #CopaCogeca
🚨 Große EU-Agrarverbände – COPACOGECA, AREFLH, EUCOFEL – warnen, dass die Überarbeitung des EU-Marokko-Handelsabkommens gegen EU-Recht verstößt & die Gefahr birgt, dass die Herkunft von Produkten aus der besetzten #Westsahara verschleiert wird.
www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/eu...
www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/eu...
European producers oppose EU-Morocco trade agreement revision
European fruit and vegetable producer organisations have strongly opposed the European Commission's proposed revision of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement, warning it threatens to undermine produce...
www.fruitnet.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨 Große EU-Agrarverbände – COPACOGECA, AREFLH, EUCOFEL – warnen, dass die Überarbeitung des EU-Marokko-Handelsabkommens gegen EU-Recht verstößt & die Gefahr birgt, dass die Herkunft von Produkten aus der besetzten #Westsahara verschleiert wird.
www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/eu...
www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/eu...
Copa-Cogeca centra su encuentro anual en el futuro del vino europeo ante la próxima PAC #CopaCogeca #VinoEuropeo #PAC2023 #Bruselas #EventoHíbrido
Copa-Cogeca centra su encuentro anual en el futuro del vino europeo ante la próxima PAC
La cita en Bruselas tendrá formato híbrido e interpretación en siete idiomas para ampliar la participación del sector
www.vinetur.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Copa-Cogeca centra su encuentro anual en el futuro del vino europeo ante la próxima PAC #CopaCogeca #VinoEuropeo #PAC2023 #Bruselas #EventoHíbrido
European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit #Wine #ClimateChange #Viticulture #CopaCogeca #Sustainability
European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit
Copa-Cogeca event brings together producers and experts to discuss adaptation, innovation, and the future of EU viticulture
www.vinetur.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit #Wine #ClimateChange #Viticulture #CopaCogeca #Sustainability
#Bauernterror in #Brüssel, initiiert vom größten Lobbyismusverband der #Agrarwirtschaft in der #EU #CopaCogeca
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
![Dominanz in Expertengruppen der EU-Kommission
Nach der Studie Will public trust in the EU be sacrified to keep agribusiness happy? von "Corporate Europe Obervatory" (CEO) vom 27. Januar 2014 entfallen 442 von insgesamt 943 Sitzen in Arbeitsgruppen der Generaldirektion für Landwirtschaft auf Vertreter von COPA-COGECA. Die Kommission hat in ihrem Beschluss vom 16. Dezember 2013 als Reaktion auf die Kritik an an diesem Missstand einen Rahmen für den zivilen Dialog im Bereich der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik festgelegt.[5] Dieser soll für eine stärkere Transparenz und eine bessere Ausgewogenheit der vertretenen Interessen sorgen. In einem offenen Brief vom 24. Januar 2014 appellierten mehrere lobbykritische Organisationen an den EU-Kommissar für Landwirtschaft, die geplante Reform bei der Umsetzung nicht zu verwässern.[6]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kfvqwkstbuelqxaayr4k6kul/bafkreig5bhwujznw6rauyo72ebo4a4q36pvnmt3554k6mkxy3enlzgppdu)
December 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#Bauernterror in #Brüssel, initiiert vom größten Lobbyismusverband der #Agrarwirtschaft in der #EU #CopaCogeca
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #CopaCogeca #WineEvent #EUAgriculture #FarmPolicy #WineIndustry
Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy
The hybrid gathering will bring wine sector representatives together as the bloc weighs the future of the Common Agricultural Policy.
www.vinetur.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Copa-Cogeca Sets Nov. 12 Brussels Wine Event to Debate E.U. Farm Policy #CopaCogeca #WineEvent #EUAgriculture #FarmPolicy #WineIndustry
European feed trade association Fefac is calling for EU measures to mitigate the effect of this summer’s heat and drought on forage and feed crop production. #CopaCogeca #FEFAC #JRCMARS
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September 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
European feed trade association Fefac is calling for EU measures to mitigate the effect of this summer’s heat and drought on forage and feed crop production. #CopaCogeca #FEFAC #JRCMARS
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Copa and Cogeca Applaud EU Wine Reforms but Press for Further Changes #WineReforms #CopaCogeca #EUWine #InnovationInWine #ReplantingRights
Copa and Cogeca Applaud EU Wine Reforms but Press for Further Changes
Farm representatives seek stronger guarantees for innovation and replanting rights in trilogue talks
www.vinetur.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Copa and Cogeca Applaud EU Wine Reforms but Press for Further Changes #WineReforms #CopaCogeca #EUWine #InnovationInWine #ReplantingRights
FYI: European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit #Wine #ClimateChange #Viticulture #CopaCogeca #BrusselsSummit
European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit
Copa-Cogeca event brings together producers and experts to discuss adaptation, innovation, and the future of EU viticulture
www.vinetur.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
FYI: European Wine Leaders to Address Climate Change Challenges at Annual Brussels Summit #Wine #ClimateChange #Viticulture #CopaCogeca #BrusselsSummit
Die Satire oder das Drama daran:
Die Agrarlobby #CopaCogeca sowie die #EVP behaupten, die Stimme der Landwirt*innen zu sein handeln aber in Wirklichkeit gegen deren Interessen, denn sie sind diejenigen, die gesundheitliche Folgen davontragen #Pestizide
Die Agrarlobby #CopaCogeca sowie die #EVP behaupten, die Stimme der Landwirt*innen zu sein handeln aber in Wirklichkeit gegen deren Interessen, denn sie sind diejenigen, die gesundheitliche Folgen davontragen #Pestizide
December 4, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Die Satire oder das Drama daran:
Die Agrarlobby #CopaCogeca sowie die #EVP behaupten, die Stimme der Landwirt*innen zu sein handeln aber in Wirklichkeit gegen deren Interessen, denn sie sind diejenigen, die gesundheitliche Folgen davontragen #Pestizide
Die Agrarlobby #CopaCogeca sowie die #EVP behaupten, die Stimme der Landwirt*innen zu sein handeln aber in Wirklichkeit gegen deren Interessen, denn sie sind diejenigen, die gesundheitliche Folgen davontragen #Pestizide
Υποβάλετε αίτηση έως τις 26 Απριλίου για τα EU #OrganicAwards2026 και λάβετε το πρώτο βραβείο!
Τα βραβεία δεν είναι οικονομικά και θα απονεμηθούν στην #EUOrganicDay, στις 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
Τα βραβεία δεν είναι οικονομικά και θα απονεμηθούν στην #EUOrganicDay, στις 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
COPA-COGECA on X: "🌱🇪🇺 Organic Awards 2026 are open for applications until 26 April 2026. If you are an organic farmer, this is your chance to showcase your excellence, innovation and sustainability project! 🏆 2 awards for Best Organic Farmer (female & male) 📂Organised by @COPACOGECA &" / X
🌱🇪🇺 Organic Awards 2026 are open for applications until 26 April 2026. If you are an organic farmer, this is your chance to showcase your excellence, innovation and sustainability project! 🏆 2 awards for Best Organic Farmer (female & male) 📂Organised by @COPACOGECA &
x.com
February 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Υποβάλετε αίτηση έως τις 26 Απριλίου για τα EU #OrganicAwards2026 και λάβετε το πρώτο βραβείο!
Τα βραβεία δεν είναι οικονομικά και θα απονεμηθούν στην #EUOrganicDay, στις 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
Τα βραβεία δεν είναι οικονομικά και θα απονεμηθούν στην #EUOrganicDay, στις 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
Apply by 26 April for the EU #OrganicAwards2026 & receive the🥇
The awards are non-financial and will be handed over on the #EUOrganicDay, on 23 September 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
The awards are non-financial and will be handed over on the #EUOrganicDay, on 23 September 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
COPA-COGECA on X: "🌱🇪🇺 Organic Awards 2026 are open for applications until 26 April 2026. If you are an organic farmer, this is your chance to showcase your excellence, innovation and sustainability project! 🏆 2 awards for Best Organic Farmer (female & male) 📂Organised by @COPACOGECA &" / X
🌱🇪🇺 Organic Awards 2026 are open for applications until 26 April 2026. If you are an organic farmer, this is your chance to showcase your excellence, innovation and sustainability project! 🏆 2 awards for Best Organic Farmer (female & male) 📂Organised by @COPACOGECA &
x.com
February 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Apply by 26 April for the EU #OrganicAwards2026 & receive the🥇
The awards are non-financial and will be handed over on the #EUOrganicDay, on 23 September 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
The awards are non-financial and will be handed over on the #EUOrganicDay, on 23 September 2026🎉
x.com/copacogeca/s...
.@CopaCogeca prédit une chute des rendements sans pesticides, mais n'envisage pas les techniques agricoles alternatives qui existent! #intox
November 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM
.@CopaCogeca prédit une chute des rendements sans pesticides, mais n'envisage pas les techniques agricoles alternatives qui existent! #intox
Arrival and doorstep by Ulf #LENNARTNILSSON, President of #COPACOGECA (General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives), at the informal meeting of #Agriculture Ministers taking place on 4 May 2026 in #Nicosia.
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May 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Arrival and doorstep by Ulf #LENNARTNILSSON, President of #COPACOGECA (General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives), at the informal meeting of #Agriculture Ministers taking place on 4 May 2026 in #Nicosia.
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20260...
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20260...
Piedras y huevos en Bruselas contra el pacto UE-Mercosur #Bruselas #ParlamentoEuropeo #Agricultores #Mercosur #UE #PAC #CopaCogeca #ASAJA #COAG #UPA #Tractores #18dediciembre #felizjueves donporque.com/piedras-y-hu...
Piedras y huevos en Bruselas contra el pacto UE-Mercosur
Tractores huevos y cañones de agua en Bruselas: el campo europeo presiona a los líderes por Mercosur, la PAC y reglas iguales en la frontera. La escena volvió a repetirse con crudeza y sin trucos de c...
donporque.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Piedras y huevos en Bruselas contra el pacto UE-Mercosur #Bruselas #ParlamentoEuropeo #Agricultores #Mercosur #UE #PAC #CopaCogeca #ASAJA #COAG #UPA #Tractores #18dediciembre #felizjueves donporque.com/piedras-y-hu...
Philenews: Αγροτικές οργανώσεις: Γι’ αυτούς τους λόγους βγαίνουν στους δρόμους την Πέμπτη – Κάνουν λόγο για ξεκλήρισμα της αγροτιάς
Ενωμένο το Οργανωμένο Αγροτικό Κίνημα της Κύπρου, ανταποκρινόμενο στις αποφάσεις των Ευρωπαϊκών μας Οργανώσεων στις Βρυξέλλες, COPACOGECA, (ομοσ...
#cyprus #economy
Ενωμένο το Οργανωμένο Αγροτικό Κίνημα της Κύπρου, ανταποκρινόμενο στις αποφάσεις των Ευρωπαϊκών μας Οργανώσεων στις Βρυξέλλες, COPACOGECA, (ομοσ...
#cyprus #economy
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Philenews: Αγροτικές οργανώσεις: Γι’ αυτούς τους λόγους βγαίνουν στους δρόμους την Πέμπτη – Κάνουν λόγο για ξεκλήρισμα της αγροτιάς
Ενωμένο το Οργανωμένο Αγροτικό Κίνημα της Κύπρου, ανταποκρινόμενο στις αποφάσεις των Ευρωπαϊκών μας Οργανώσεων στις Βρυξέλλες, COPACOGECA, (ομοσ...
#cyprus #economy
Ενωμένο το Οργανωμένο Αγροτικό Κίνημα της Κύπρου, ανταποκρινόμενο στις αποφάσεις των Ευρωπαϊκών μας Οργανώσεων στις Βρυξέλλες, COPACOGECA, (ομοσ...
#cyprus #economy
Des #eurodéputés sollicités par l’industrie pour déréglementer les #OGM / #NTG
infogm.org/des-eurodepu...
#mafiapolitique #mafiaagricole #COPACOGECA #DeutscherRaiffeisenverband #ENVI #ValérieHayer #Bayer #Corteva #Limagrain #Syngenta #CropLife #Euroseed #Phyteis #extrêmedroite
infogm.org/des-eurodepu...
#mafiapolitique #mafiaagricole #COPACOGECA #DeutscherRaiffeisenverband #ENVI #ValérieHayer #Bayer #Corteva #Limagrain #Syngenta #CropLife #Euroseed #Phyteis #extrêmedroite
February 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Des #eurodéputés sollicités par l’industrie pour déréglementer les #OGM / #NTG
infogm.org/des-eurodepu...
#mafiapolitique #mafiaagricole #COPACOGECA #DeutscherRaiffeisenverband #ENVI #ValérieHayer #Bayer #Corteva #Limagrain #Syngenta #CropLife #Euroseed #Phyteis #extrêmedroite
infogm.org/des-eurodepu...
#mafiapolitique #mafiaagricole #COPACOGECA #DeutscherRaiffeisenverband #ENVI #ValérieHayer #Bayer #Corteva #Limagrain #Syngenta #CropLife #Euroseed #Phyteis #extrêmedroite
☠️ COPACOGECA, not included above, has an annual self-declared lobby spending of 1.5M€
However, these self-declared figures are normally underestimates. The total budget of these organisations can be 10x higher, while their main remit is #lobbying
👉 Our report: corporateeurope.org/en/2023/10/s...
However, these self-declared figures are normally underestimates. The total budget of these organisations can be 10x higher, while their main remit is #lobbying
👉 Our report: corporateeurope.org/en/2023/10/s...
Sabotaging EU Pesticide Reduction Law (SUR)
Pesticide industry lobbies and their allies have waged a relentless attack on the Farm to Fork promise to cut pesticide use and harm in half by 2030. This key law for biodiversity and health risks to ...
corporateeurope.org
November 20, 2023 at 8:34 AM
☠️ COPACOGECA, not included above, has an annual self-declared lobby spending of 1.5M€
However, these self-declared figures are normally underestimates. The total budget of these organisations can be 10x higher, while their main remit is #lobbying
👉 Our report: corporateeurope.org/en/2023/10/s...
However, these self-declared figures are normally underestimates. The total budget of these organisations can be 10x higher, while their main remit is #lobbying
👉 Our report: corporateeurope.org/en/2023/10/s...
Copa-Cogeca protesters are against consolidating EU agricultural budgets, concerned it may undermine financial stability and rural support, risking food security. They advocate for a strong, independent EU agricultural budget.
#EUAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CopaCogeca
#EUAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CopaCogeca
May 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Copa-Cogeca protesters are against consolidating EU agricultural budgets, concerned it may undermine financial stability and rural support, risking food security. They advocate for a strong, independent EU agricultural budget.
#EUAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CopaCogeca
#EUAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CopaCogeca
#Mercosur
Conscientes de que hay q entablar amistades y forjar alianzas.
Criticamos que Von der Leyen no haya dialogado suficiente con organizaciones representativas de agricultores y ganaderos, representadas por el
@COPACOGECA
Conscientes de que hay q entablar amistades y forjar alianzas.
Criticamos que Von der Leyen no haya dialogado suficiente con organizaciones representativas de agricultores y ganaderos, representadas por el
@COPACOGECA
UPA sobre el Acuerdo UE-Mercosur: "No aceptaremos un acuerdo que haga la vista gorda ante nuestros problemas" www.upa.es/upa/noticias...
UPA sobre el Acuerdo UE-Mercosur: 'No aceptaremos un acuerdo que haga la vista gorda ante nuestros problemas'
Ante la firma del Acuerdo UE-Mercosur, desde UPA exigimos una política comercial coherente que beneficie a las familias que nos dedicamos a la agricultura y la ganadería en España.
www.upa.es
December 9, 2024 at 12:38 PM
#Mercosur
Conscientes de que hay q entablar amistades y forjar alianzas.
Criticamos que Von der Leyen no haya dialogado suficiente con organizaciones representativas de agricultores y ganaderos, representadas por el
@COPACOGECA
Conscientes de que hay q entablar amistades y forjar alianzas.
Criticamos que Von der Leyen no haya dialogado suficiente con organizaciones representativas de agricultores y ganaderos, representadas por el
@COPACOGECA
Der #Bauernterror wegen #Butter | #Milch ist zufällig kurz vor #Brüssel #CopaCogeca /s
#Milch #Butter
#Milch #Butter
#Bauernterror in #Brüssel, initiiert vom größten Lobbyismusverband der #Agrarwirtschaft in der #EU #CopaCogeca
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
#Lobbyismus #Mercosur #Bürokratieabbau aka weniger Regulierungen #Klimawandel
lobbypedia.de/wiki/COPA-CO...
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Der #Bauernterror wegen #Butter | #Milch ist zufällig kurz vor #Brüssel #CopaCogeca /s
#Milch #Butter
#Milch #Butter
