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Terra Madre Europe – A primeira edição do evento emblemático do Slow Food destaca o poder da comida para construir conexões

15 May 2025 | Portuguese

Bruxelas, 22 a 24 de junho Slow Food, o movimento global que trabalha coletivamente para garantir comida boa, limpa e justa para todos, apresenta a primeira edição do Terra Madre Europe, que acontecerá de 22 a 24 de junho em Bruxelas. Slow Food promove uma rede global de comunidades locais...

Terra Madre Europe – Die erste Ausgabe von Slow Foods bedeutendem Ereignis hebt die Kraft der Lebensmittel hervor, Verbindungen zu schaffen

15 May 2025 | German

Brüssel, 22.–24. Juni Slow Food, die weltweite Bewegung, die sich kollektiv für gute, saubere und faire Lebensmittel für alle einsetzt, präsentiert die allererste Ausgabe von Terra Madre Europe, die vom 22. bis 24. Juni in Brüssel stattfindet. Slow Food fördert ein globales Netzwerk lokaler Gemeinschaften und Aktivisten, die kulturelle und...

Terra Madre Europe – La primera edición del evento emblemático de Slow Food destaca el poder de la comida para construir conexiones

15 May 2025 | Spanish

Bruselas, del 22 al 24 de junio Slow Food, el movimiento global que trabaja colectivamente para garantizar una alimentación buena, limpia y justa para todos, presenta la primera edición de Terra Madre Europe, que tendrá lugar del 22 al 24 de junio en Bruselas. Slow Food fomenta una red global...

Terra Madre Europe : pour sa première édition, cet événement phare de Slow Food met en lumière le rôle de l’alimentation comme source de liens

15 May 2025 | French

Bruxelles, du 22 au 24 juin 2025 Slow Food, le mouvement mondial dont l’action collective vise à garantir une alimentation bonne, propre et juste pour tous, présente la toute première édition de Terra Madre Europe, qui se déroulera du 22 au 24 juin à Bruxelles. Slow Food œuvre au développement...

Terra Madre Europe – The first edition of Slow Food’s landmark event highlights the power of food to build connections

15 May 2025 | English

Brussels, June 22 - 24 Slow Food, the global movement working collectively to ensure good, clean, and fair food for all, presents the very first edition of Terra Madre Europe, taking place from June 22 to 24 in Brussels. Slow Food fosters a global network of local communities and activists...

Terra Madre Europe – Dossier de presse

15 May 2025 | French

1.Terra Madre Europe : pour sa première édition, cet événement phare de Slow Food met en lumière le rôle de l’alimentation comme source de liens Bruxelles, du 22 au 24 juin 2025 Slow Food, le mouvement mondial dont l’action collective vise à garantir une alimentation bonne, propre et juste pour...

The EU Vision for Agriculture and Food Falls Short on Food System Transformation

20 Feb 2025 | English

The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited Vision for Agriculture and Food, yet it fails to embrace a true food systems approach. Instead, it remains rooted in a harmful model that prioritizes increased production rather than ensuring fairness, environemental respect and long-term resilience of food systems. Marta Messa, Slow Food...

Slow Food Joins the European Board on Agriculture and Food

23 Jan 2025 | English

Slow Food is honored to have been selected as a member of the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a new platform dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable food systems in the EU. At a time when agriculture faces unprecedented environmental, social, and economic challenges, Slow Food will...

Seed Legislation: 137 Organisations including Slow Food and over 130,000 Citizens Appeal to EU Agriculture Ministers and new EU Health Commissioner

02 Dec 2024 | English

Wake-up call to Ministers to save endangered crop species ahead of next week’s AGRIFISH Meeting Today, 137 organisations from 23 European countries issued an open letter to the 27 EU Agriculture Ministers and the new EU Health Commissioner, Olivér Várhelyi, who is responsible for seed issues. Together, they call for...

New Report Urges European Commission to Address Double Standards in EU Trade Policy with Mirror Measures

21 Nov 2024 | English

A new report released today, with contributors from 9 Civil Society Organisations* from 6 EU member states, highlights critical regulatory gaps affecting six major agricultural products, revealing disparities between EU and non-EU production. Titled “Double Standards on Our Plates: Using mirror measures to mitigate the impacts of trade policy, for...

nuevo informe que muestra la importancia de las cláusulas espejo

21 Nov 2024 | Spanish

Se pide a los nuevos responsables de la Comisión Europea que aborden la doble moral en la política comercial internacional de la UE — nuevo informe que muestra la importancia de las cláusulas espejo Un nuevo informe publicado hoy, en el que han colaborado 9 organizaciones de la sociedad civil*...

Agroecology and Fairness Must Guide EU Agriculture, Says Slow Food to New Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

05 Nov 2024 | English

Brussels, Belgium – Slow Food congratulates the newly appointed European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, and looks forward to collaborating in a constructive way over the course of his mandate. “We welcome Commissioner Hansen’s strong focus on generational renewal and clarity about the need for fair pricing for farmer’s...

Slow Food et Agroecology Europe sur le Dialogue Stratégique sur l’Avenir de l’Agriculture: Pour l’Espoir d’un Changement en Europe

04 Sep 2024 | French

Le Dialogue Stratégique sur l'Avenir de l'Agriculture, annoncé par Von der Leyen dans son discours sur l'état de l'Union 2023, s'est achevé après 7 mois de discussions intenses entre les acteurs du système alimentaire européen. Marta Messa, Secrétaire Générale de Slow Food, et Lili Balogh, Présidente d'Agroecology Europe et de l'Association Hongroise...

Slow Food and Agroecology Europe on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture and Food: For Greater Ambition

04 Sep 2024 | English

The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, announced by Von der Leyen in her 2023 State of the Union Address, came to a close after 7 months of intense discussions between stakeholders of the European food system. Marta Messa, Slow Food Secretary General, and Lili Balogh, President of Agroecology...

Ursula von der Leyen: Slow Food Calls for her Immediate Recommitment to Sustainable Food and Farming

19 Jul 2024 | English

Brussels, 18/07/2024 – As the re-election of Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission is now official, Slow Food calls on her to demonstrate concretely her commitment to fair and sustainable food and farming, as published in the EU Green Deal in 2020 and as encouraged...

Ursula von der Leyen: Slow Food Calls for her Immediate Recommitment to Sustainable Food and Farming

19 Jul 2024 | English

As the re-election of Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission is now official, Slow Food calls on her to demonstrate concretely her commitment to fair and sustainable food and farming, as published in the EU Green Deal in 2020 and as encouraged through the process...

Slow Food Calls on Newly Elected MEPs for Bold Food System Change

11 Jun 2024 | English

As we reflect on the outcomes of the EU elections, Slow Food remains steadfast in our mission to advocate for sustainable and inclusive food policies that prioritize environmental health, social equity, and the well-being of local communities. Marta Messa, Secretary General of Slow Food comments: “We ask the newly elected...

European Citizens’ Initiatives: the EU Commission Cannot Ignore its Own Democratic Tools

23 May 2024 | English

Eurogroup for Animals and Slow Food have sent a joint letter to the European Commission, urgently demanding concrete actions on the ECIs “End the Cage Age” and “Save Bees and Farmers”! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brussels, 23 May 2024. Democratic participatory tools, designed to empower citizens in shaping EU legislation, are...

Blog & news

Farm worker spraying pesticide on onion field

29 May 2025

Banned at Home, Sold Abroad: The EU’s Pesticide Hypocrisy

17 May 2025

When Lobbyists Write the Rules: A Story from Chile

11 May 2025

Facts About Food Trade and Supply That Sound Fake (But Aren’t)

06 May 2025

Mirror Measures as lever to benefit farmers and citizens

07 Apr 2025

Europe Talks Sustainability, But Its Trade Policies Say Otherwise

Our new article exposes the EU’s double standards on pesticides: while protecting European consumers from harmful chemicals, it continues to export these same toxic substances to other countries—where they harm farmers, communities, and ecosystems.

12 Feb 2025

Toxic Loopholes: The EU’s Silent Pesticide Scandal

View of tractor spraying pesticides on wheat field with sprayer in spring.

29 Jan 2025

How Europe Can Become Pesticide-Free

Slow Food is calling for the EU to adopt an Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods, to cut agriculture's emissions and promote healthier diets.

23 Jan 2025

Why the EU Needs an Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods

15 Jan 2025

Empowering Youth in Agriculture: A Collective Call to Action

14 Jan 2025

Deregulating EU Standards: A Threat to Health, Climate, and Social Justice

09 Dec 2024

Dear Commissioner Hansen: Let’s Talk!

04 Dec 2024

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Concerns from the EU Slow Food Network

26 Nov 2024

Slow Food on COP29: So far, not so good

12 Nov 2024

How Food Injustice Impacts Lives in Europe

13 Sep 2024

Food in Cities: The Food Trails Podcast Explores Challenges and Opportunities of Urban Foodscapes

10 Sep 2024

How Cities Can Involve Farmers in Food System Decision-Making Processes

28 May 2024

Where Do MEPs Stand on Pesticides?

27 May 2024

Mirror Measures and Clauses for Dummies

23 May 2024

Joint Call to the European Commission to Honour Participatory Democratic Tools