Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002663/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Marko Vešligaj (S&D)
The EU’s wine sector represents a key pillar of agricultural production and the economy, while also holding significant value for European culture and identity. The sector is now facing significant instability and a range of challenges, from oversupply in certain regions to the loss of vineyards in others, in conjunction with major changes in consumer trends. There is also a significant risk posed by the import of wine from non-EU countries and its effect on the European market.
In anticipation of the official presentation of the EU-Mercosur agreement, the Commission should already be preparing mitigation and protection measures that will address the risks associated with the importing of wine from non-EU countries in relation to the aforementioned trade agreement.
- 1.Has the Commission conducted an impact assessment of the EU-Mercosur agreement specifically with regard to the wine sector and in relation to the import of wines from the Mercosur regions, and if so, what are the conclusions of this assessment?
- 2.Has it drawn up a plan to mitigate the risks and dangers for European wine producers with regard to the import of wine which would, potentially, be lower priced and of lower quality?
Submitted: 1.7.2025