Security & Geopolitics#8
Internal security: organised crime, drugs & terrorism
Cocaine ports, gang violence and terror alerts move up the ballot.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
1 topic
Food standards & food security
Pesticides, gene editing and what ends up on our plates.
In short
The EU's high food standards collide with competitiveness and trade. New genomic techniques, pesticide reduction, glyphosate and "mirror clauses" in trade deals are hotly debated.
Why it matters now
Climate shocks and war have made food security a strategic issue again.
The divide
Agri-business camp
allow innovation and reduce rules
Environmental and consumer camp
the precautionary principle
Farmers
demand reciprocity with imports.