Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000397/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)
The agriculture sector has been experiencing extreme weather events such as drought, floods and fires for many years running. These disasters, which have had a profound impact on agricultural production, soil quality and infrastructure are putting pressure on farmers, and disproportionately high pressure on small and medium-sized farms. In 2024, record high temperatures were reached; in January 2025, we are facing a wave of cold snaps. These events not only affect agricultural production, but also feed into higher food prices across the EU. Farmers and consumers are feeling the effects of these crises and food security is becoming a major concern.
- 1.What measures is the Commission considering for the promotion and wholesale adoption of technologies that can adapt/prepare the agriculture sector to cope with the impact of extreme weather events?
- 2.Does the Commission plan to quantify and publish data on the volume of primary agricultural products required to ensure European self-sufficiency and food security?
- 3.The agricultural reserve, which has been drained over the last three years, is insufficient to compensate farmers for the damage suffered as a result of natural disasters, while the redistribution of cohesion and CAP funding is unreliable as a long-term solution. Will the Commission propose a new fund – or alternative solutions – to address such situations?
Submitted: 29.1.2025