In Conversation with Janusz Wojciechowski| EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development

The webinar organized with Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, part of GII Conversation Series, offered the Members of GII an important opportunity to engage with featured guests, namely the college of Commissioners and Directors-General who have been sharing their views on the EU most relevant and pressing issues.

The Commissioner discussed the new funds and resources allocated to the agricultural sector and rural development within the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU. The EU Commission commitment to promote a more sustainable and innovative agricultural model was emphasized, assuring that a long term strategy for the rural areas will be established by the end of the Portuguese Presidency. In addition, the Commissioner provided an insight on the proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC), Farm to Fork Strategy by underling the key priorities of the Commission to ensure food security and safeguard food safety.

Promoting partners: Italian Initiative Group

Communication and logistics: ianusGroup

Speakers:

• Gert Jan Koopman | European Commission Director General for Budget
• Alberto Mazzola | President of Italian Initiative Group

*The event is reserved to Members of the Italian Initiative Group only.