5 takeaways in the EU’s frothy wine package

The winegrowers in Europe should get more help.

5 takeaways in the EU’s frothy wine package

Brussels tries to help an aging sector in terminal decline.

EU member states may take measures to combat wine overproduction, the European Commission said on Friday. For example, countries may remove unwanted and surplus vines or implement green harvesting, specifically intended to combat overproduction. The latter involves removing unripe grapes before harvest.

The European Commission launched yesterday its expected Wine Package, with which it seeks to alleviate the ills of the sector in a context of falling demand, adverse effects of climate change and growing trade tensions. Read

The European Union presented on Friday a package of measures to support the wine sector, which faces challenges such as climate change, overproduction, reduced consumption and the prospect of widespread tariff tensions.The wine sector is one of the jewels of European trade, as it is not only a source of employment and [...] The entry The EU presents a package of measures in support of the wine sector was first published in Information Focus.

EU supports the EU wine sector to cope with market uncertainties

The EU has proposed a raft of measures to ensure Europe’s wine sector remains competitive and resilient in the face of shifting demographics, changing consumption patterns and climate change. The measures will unlock new market opportunities and help maintain the vitality of many rural areas. Source link