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Highlights - EU agri-food promotion policy - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
In 2026, the Commission will invest 205 million euros to promote EU agri-food products in Europe and worldwide. On 8 April 2026, Salvatore De Meo (EPP, IT) will present the Implementation Report he has prepared on this promotion policy and his recommendations for improving its effectiveness.
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Highlights - Workshop on the MFF and the CAP for the period 2028-2034 - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
On 9 April 2026, the workshop will address key elements of the proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget and the related sectoral legislative initiatives pertaining to the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The budgetary implications, including allocation mechanisms and financial architecture, as well as the proposed CAP governance model will notably be discussed.
Workshop on The Multiannual Financial Framework and the Common Agricultural Policy for the period 2028-2034 - programme
Agenda and documents for the meeting of 8-9 April 2026
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Highlights - EESC Opinion on the 2028-2034 CAP - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a very severe opinion on the 2028-2034 CAP proposal, which it considers inappropriate and underfunded. On 8 April 2026, the EESC Rapporteur Joe Healy will present this opinion and the related recommendations, and will discuss them with the AGRI Members.
EESC opinion: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027
Agenda and documents for the meeting of 8-9 April 2026
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Highlights - Presentation of the proposal for a regulation amending MDR and IVDR - Committee on Public Health
At the SANT meeting of 14th of April, Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, will present the proposal for a regulation as regards simplifying and reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, which will be followed by the Q&A session with the Members.On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published a Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards simplifying and reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, with the stated aim of simplifying and reducing regulatory burden for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, while maintaining a high level of public health protection.
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Highlights - 7 April - World Health Day - Committee on Public Health
World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. In 2026, the theme “Together for health. Stand with science” highlights the importance of science and international cooperation in improving health for people, animals, and the environment. Scientific progress has greatly improved health over the past century.Although healthcare is a basic human right, inequalities still remain. Organisations and partners around the world work to advance research, share knowledge, and strengthen health systems so that more people can access quality care.
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