Agriculture lobby groups have been in constant contact with a small group of influential European politicians, holding an average of more than two meetings a week while the bloc negotiated flagship reforms to protect nature and climate.
Between January 2020 and July 2023, over 400 meetings took place between industry and key members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who have been at the forefront of efforts to stall reforms since the Farm to Fork strategy was launched in 2020, an Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Clare Carlile is a researcher and reporter at DeSmog, focusing on the agri-business sector.
A longer version of this story was originally published by DeSmog, you can follow their excellent work here.
Clare Carlile is a researcher and reporter at DeSmog, focusing on the agri-business sector.
A longer version of this story was originally published by DeSmog, you can follow their excellent work here.