18
Oct
2021
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Farm to Fork Strategy (debate)
Madam President, as Greens, we of course fully support the farm to fork strategy, even though it is not perfect. The report on which we have worked this past year even goes beyond the strategy, and we applaud this. But, as is clear today, the report is under attack. This really is a shame, especially considering the current context – the CAP reform. Many Member States are currently protesting behind closed doors. They don’t want the targets of the farm to fork strategy to be considered for the national strategic plans of the CAP. So, as Parliament, we should be fully backing this strategy, instead of questioning its targets. Because as Members of the Parliament we have a responsibility towards small producers, who would like to have perspectives and support in becoming more resilient and sustainable. We also have a responsibility towards citizens, who deserve healthy and sustainable food and transparency. We should be the ones following the science, which clearly says that our food system needs an ecological transition. So, dear colleagues, support this text as it stands. Don’t sabotage this ambitious report. Let’s show the Commission, the Council and the citizens that we stand behind this Green Deal.