IOAS, alongside the European organic movement, extends its congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission and wish her a successful second mandate.
In alignment with IFOAM Organics Europe, we endorse Ms. von der Leyen’s commitment to the European Green Deal. We eagerly anticipate its prompt implementation and the ongoing advancement of sustainable and resilient agri-food systems throughout her next term.
Jan Plagge, IFOAM Organics Europe’s President, stated:
“As a European organic movement, we look forward to collaborating with President von der Leyen and the next European Commission supporting the transition to sustainable agri-food systems where organic farming continues to lead safeguarding the climate, protecting biodiversity and our environment – at the same time increasing food security and the attractiveness of Europe’s rural areas. Organic offers a competitive alternative in the EU and global agri-food system and a viable opportunity for farmers to engage in the sustainability transition”.
Source: www.organicseurope.bio