European Union

EU Monitor Cuts 2022 Summer Crop Yields

The European Union's crop monitoring service MARS cut its yield forecasts for all summer crops, including maize, due to hot and dry weather in ma...

'A Beacon Of Hope': UN Secretary General On Russia, Ukraine Grain Deal

Russia and Ukraine signed a landmark deal on Friday to reopen Ukrainian Black Sea ports for grain exports and here are some reactions from leaders, policy...

EU Wheat Exports Start Strongly As War Hangs Over Season

European Union wheat is being scooped up at the start of the 2022/23 crop season as importers profit from a pullback in prices from records and seek altern...

EU Proposes To Reroute Unused Africa Development Aid To Ease Food Crisis

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday to disburse unused funds initially destined for development projects in Africa to support African countries mos...

WTO Members Hopeful On Major Fish Deal Despite Push For Exemptions

A global deal to cut fishing subsidies could be struck at a major ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation this week even as some countries cont...

Italy Urges Overhaul Of EU Farm Rules As Ukraine War Hits Supplies

Italy's agriculture minister has said that the European Union should delay implementing policies that curb agricultural production given a supply crisis ca...

Euro Zone Retail Sales Rise Weaker Than Expected In January

Euro zone retail sales grew by less than expected in January, pulled down by weaker sales of fuel and muted spending on food and online, as inflation rose...

Ireland Hopes For Agreement On Northern Irish Trade

The dispute between Britain and the European Union over Northern Irish trade could be resolved within weeks to end economic uncertainty in the province,&nb...