Public Hearing: EU agriculture after Brexit (Dec. 7)
09-12-2020 - 09:53
The AGRI Committee held a Public Hearing on “EU agriculture after Brexit” with remote participation. The hearing was intended to tackle the impact of Brexit on agricultural trade flows, including the particular situation of Ireland and the protection of geographical indications. Experts representing EU Agriculture and Agri-Food presented their views on the above-mentioned issues, with focus on the most affected sectors/Member States.
The European Commission particularly addressed the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin. Presentations were followed by a Q&A session with AGRI Members.