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Euractiv
10-07-2025
- Business
- Euractiv
Farmers to return to Brussels to defend CAP budget
Although described as 'symbolic' by the organisers, the protest is expected to be the most significant mobilisation since last year. Euractiv is part of the Trust Project Angelo Di Mambro Euractiv Jul 10, 2025 13:04 2 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Languages: Français | Spanish Farmers will return to the streets of Brussels on 16 July to protest against potential cuts to CAP funding and the European Commission's plan to merge agricultural and cohesion policies into national 'partnerships' managed by member states. On Monday, the Czech Chamber of Agriculture confirmed to Euractiv that the European farmers' organisation will stage a march in the European quarter on the same day that the Commission presents the first package of proposals for the EU's next long-term budget, also known as the multiannual financial framework (MFF). Although the Commission's plans have been known for months, agricultural ministers and national farming organisations have only recently ramped up the pressure. The protest will be the first major farmers' demonstration in the EU capital since last year, when a politically charged gathering at the city's gates aimed to influence the European elections. A smaller protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, organised by grassroots farmer groups and NGOs, took place in November. This time, however, the tone could be different. The organisers include the Walloon farmers' trade union, the Fédération Wallonne de l'Agriculture, and the EU organisation Copa-Cogeca. The march, which organisers described as "symbolic," is planned to go from the European Parliament to the Berlaymont building, and follows the launch of a petition titled "No security without CAP". Organisers told Euractiv that they are calling for "a renewed commitment", a dedicated, inflation-adjusted CAP budget, and the preservation of the policy's current two-pillar structure. (adm, de)
The National
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Macron to hear plans for dealing with Muslim Brotherhood influence on French society
French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to head a meeting with cabinet ministers on Monday on the Muslim Brotherhood's influence on French society, six weeks after the government published a report that mapped out the group's network of influence across Europe. Mr Macron had told ministers to come up with "new proposals" after a Defence Council meeting in late May, "given the importance of the subject and the seriousness of the established facts", the presidential office said at the time. This was reported as a rebuke against Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who had discussed the content of the report in the media before its publication. A Defence Council meeting includes a restricted number of ministers. In addition to Mr Retailleau, Education Minister Elisabeth Borne and Sports Minister Marie Barsacq are expected to attend on Monday. Youth sports associations are mentioned in the report as one of the ways the Muslim Brotherhood propagates its values, considered to go against the state's founding principle of secularism, or "laicite". Monday's meeting was initially planned for June. The government has offered no explanation for the delay. The report was requested in May 2024 by former interior minister, Gerald Darmanin. Mr Macron is under pressure from right-wing party Les Republicains, led by Mr Retailleau, and the far-right's National Rally to toughen his stance on the Muslim Brotherhood. "By convening this Defence Council, [he] intends to show that he is not remaining inactive on the front line of the fight against Islamist "entryism", daily newspaper Le Figaro said. Action must be taken to stop the spread of political Islamist extremism, said the report, written by former French ambassador Francois Gouyette and prefect Pascal Courtade. It was made public by the Interior Ministry on May 25. 'The reality of this threat, even if it is long-term and does not involve violent action, poses a risk of damage to the fabric of society and republican institutions … and, more broadly, to national cohesion,' it said of the Muslim Brotherhood. The report highlighted the role of the Union of Islamic Organisations of France, which has acted as a linchpin for the Brotherhood across France. "The organisation has constantly sought to position itself as an interlocutor of the public authorities and displayed a typically Brotherhood desire to represent the entire French Muslim population, even though it constitutes only a fraction of it of more than relative importance," the report said.
Euractiv
30-06-2025
- Business
- Euractiv
EU, Ukraine strike long-term food trade deal with strings attached
The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions. Euractiv is part of the Trust Project Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro Euractiv Jun 30, 2025 17:07 2 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Languages: Français | Spanish The EU has clinched a long-term trade deal with Ukraine, formally closing the chapter on wartime trade liberalisation – but crucial details remain unknown. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and his agriculture counterpart Christophe Hansen announced the agreement on Monday, hailing it as a 'predictable' and 'reciprocal' pact, without disclosing the agreed quotas or volumes. The fine print, he added, will be finalised 'in the coming days.' The new arrangement replaces the so-called autonomous trade measures (ATMs), which have allowed tariff-free agri-food imports from Ukraine since 2022. Those expired on 5 June, reviving pre-war trade rules – albeit temporarily. The revamped framework, structured in three tiers, offers modest openings for Ukraine on products considered as 'sensitive' by EU countries like eggs, poultry, sugar, wheat, maize or honey – all capped with slight quota increases. A second tier of goods – including butter, skimmed milk powder, malt, gluten, oats and barley – will see their quotas increase to match the highest levels reached since the war began. A third group will be fully liberalised, including whole milk powder, fermented milk, mushrooms and grape juice. Talks wrapped up over the weekend, Šefčovič said – less than a month after negotiations formally kicked off. But critics have accused the EU of dragging its feet to avoid upsetting farmers ahead of the Polish presidential election. The deal is two-way, since European farmers will also get broader access to Ukraine's market, including for pork, poultry and sugar. But Hansen made clear that greater market access for Ukraine is conditional on Kyiv aligning with EU farm rules by 2028, including on animal welfare and the use of pesticides, as Euractiv previously reported. 'This commitment also fits perfectly with Ukraine's EU accession path,' he said. The deal, Hansen added, includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions. 'Both EU and Ukrainian producers deserve a stable and predictable basis for the future development of bilateral trade,' said Hansen. The final text, once published, will head to the Council for ratification. (adm/om)
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
Honke Daiichi Asahi: Decades of Kyoto's Shōyu Ramen History in Shinjuku and Jinbōchō
The Ever-Evolving Culture of Ramen Honke Daiichi Asahi: Decades of Kyoto's Shōyu Ramen History in Shinjuku and Jinbōchō The traditional Kyō-ryōri cuisine of Japan's ancient capital relies on delicate dashi flavors, but the prefecture's take on ramen relies instead on a more muscular shōyu broth. Honke Daiichi Asahi, in business in Kyoto since soon after the war, has brought its famed dishes to two locations in Tokyo for ramen fans. English 日本語 简体字 繁體字 Français Español العربية Русский The Char Siu Men at Honke Daiichi Asahi is based on a 100% tonkotsu pork-bone broth, but still has a surprisingly light aftertaste. The medium-thickness straight noodles have the perfect firmness, and the bowl is perfectly accented by moist, tender char siu pork, crisp bean sprouts, and aromatic Kyoto-grown kujōnegi scallions. It is a bowl that begs to be drained to the last drop. Address: 1F Tōhō Bldg., 1-13-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo; 2-48-2 Kanda Jinbōchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo Official website: (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Char Siu Men at Honke Daiichi Asahi. ¥1,130. © Yamakawa Daisuke.)
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
Kaku Masayoshi Misen: Nagoya's Addictively Fiery Taiwan Ramen in Kanda and Shinbashi
The Ever-Evolving Culture of Ramen Kaku Masayoshi Misen: Nagoya's Addictively Fiery Taiwan Ramen in Kanda and Shinbashi Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is home to an original 'Taiwan-style' take on ramen that has come to several locations in Tokyo via the restaurant Misen. One of the spicier styles on our list. English 日本語 简体字 繁體字 Français Español العربية Русский Nagoya's Taiwan-style ramen combines slow-stewed chicken broth with coarsely chopped chili peppers and plenty of garlic. Ground beef umami infuses the broth, as well, and the expansive flavor is habit-forming. In addition to ramen, the shop offers various small sides, and spreading a few out on the table along with some bottles of beer recreates the feel of a Taiwan night market. Address: 2F Kōbundō Bldg., 3-7-4 Uchi-Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo; 3-22-2 Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo Official website: (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Taiwan ramen at Kaku Masayoshi Misen. ¥800. © Yamakawa Daisuke.)
