Burying sustainable food systems is a big long-term mistake

07 April 2026

SAFE Food Advocacy Europe regrets the decision by the European Commission to abandon the Sustainable Food Systems framework law, due to insufficient political support. This decision will weaken the resilience of Europe’s food systems in the face of the current geopolitical shock.

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