Sustainable agriculture action month Report For several years, the countries of the European Union have seen a growing civic movement warning that the current mode of agriculture is contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. In October, some 90 various events were held in 24 European countries under the shared slogan “Good Food Good Farming”. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
We need agricultural policy that will benefit farmers, the environment and climate Relacja The involvement of social organisations is key in national decision-making processes. Therefore, the Żywa Ziemia Coalition presented its assessment of the government’s position on the CAP reform to the Minister of Agriculture, stressing that environmental and climate objectives should now be a priority. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
European Parliament: How European Will It Be? Report Two weeks after the vote is a good time to reflect and ask questions about the future of European institutions. To what extent have the scenarios — both the optimistic and the bleak— played out? What do the election results say about the expectations and fears of Europeans? What is the balance of political power and which factions and coalitions — old and new — will set the Parliament’s agenda? How will the EP election impact the shape of other European institutions? By Alicja Sybilska
Brexit in Poland. Irrelevant but divisive Comment Given how consequential it may be for hundreds of thousands of Poles living in the United Kingdom, the question of Brexit is strangely absent from the public debate just before European elections. At the same time it is one of the core issues dividing the government and the opposition. How is it possible? By Łukasz Pawłowski
Public funds for public services Report The Wir haben es satt! (We’ve had enough!) demonstration for more sustainable agriculture has been drawing huge crowds for nine years. This year representatives of the Koalicja Żywa Ziemia (Living Earth Coalition) took part. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz and Agnieszka Makowska
Western Balkans and their significance for the European policy of Warsaw and Berlin Blog We invite you to read the new texts published as part of the German-Polish European Blog. In the In the current edition we present the Polish and German perspective on relations with Western Balkans. By Małgorzata Kopka-Piątek
Should EU relations with Turkey become a common subject of Polish-German talks? Blog We invite you to read the new texts published as part of the German-Polish European Blog. In the latest installment we recommend you to look at the Polish and German views on relations with Turkey. By Małgorzata Kopka-Piątek
Do we know what we eat and are going to eat? Report The challenges facing modern agriculture, changes going on in the countryside and a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy require an extensive public debate to be initiated, in the opinion of those striving for sustainable development. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
World in Focus 2018. Warsaw International Gathering. Report For the third time, we have had the pleasure of hosting you on a common journey through the most current and important topics that Poland, Europe and the World are currently struggling with. By Małgorzata Kopka-Piątek
MENA first, but not only! The EU, Germany and Poland in the face of global migration issues Blog We invite you to read the new texts published as part of the German-Polish European Blog. Although the number of refugees and migrants entering Europe has recently fallen, our continent remains one of the most attractive destinations for global migration. Europe needs new and common solutions in this matter. By Małgorzata Kopka-Piątek