Food & Agriculture
February 13, 2024
By Kristy Goodfellow, Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs, and Natalie Diez, Trade and Economic Policy Intern
“The Commission proposed the Sustainable Use Regulation, which is the worthy aim to reduce the risks of chemical plant protection products. But the SUR proposal has become a symbol of polarization. It has been rejected by the European Parliament. There is no progress anymore in the Council either. So, we have to do something. That is why I will propose to the College to withdraw this proposal.”
—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen