Christophe Hansen

🇪🇺 Commissioner for Agriculture and Food | former Member of the @europarl_en and former Member of @ChambreLux 🇱🇺

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

The CAP is a true common policy, a policy of solidarity, and an anchor of European food security.

This policy will continue to be a cornerstone of EU funding 👇

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Poland shows what generational renewal can look like: more than 1/5 farmers are under 40.
Europe needs more success stories like this.

In Warsaw 🇵🇱 today, with @EIB , we focused on one priority: helping more young farmers access finance so they can invest, innovate & grow 🌱🇪🇺

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

New opportunities ahead for 🇪🇺 agri-food producers in Mexico 🇲🇽

Join me (16–19 Nov 2026) to explore access to the Mexican market, build partnerships & showcase our quality EU food & drink products🥩🧀🍷🍺🥛🥕

Apply by 30 June 👉 https://t.co/FtdlDvpCqQ

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

I welcome today's final approval by @Europarl_EN of our agreement to strengthen farmers' position in the agrifood supply chain.

This means:
🧑‍🌾 fairer conditions for farmers
🤝 stronger producer organisations
🥩 better protection of meat-cut-related terms

Europe delivers! 🌾🇪🇺

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Qualité. Authenticité. Traditions. Les indications géographiques incarnent tout le savoir-faire culinaire européen.

Quelle fierté!

Quality. Authenticity. Tradition. Geographical indications embody the full range of European culinary expertise.

Proud of our producers!

[EU Agriculture🌱 @EUAgri]

3,700+ product names are protected as geographical indications in the EU.

PDO & PGI protections mean:

✅ Verified origin
✅ Quality linked to a specific place
✅Production standards

Learn more👉https://t.co/JwKqGGsxBO
#EUQuality @CHansenEU

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

We are also proposing more flexible CAP support to improve farmers’ cash flow and provide greater certainty.

Now is the time to choose food security, strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
I count on co-legislators to move swiftly.

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https://t.co/fTmOq9xElv

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Harvests need farmers. Farmers need fertilisers.

I propose €540 million in EU support for farmers hit by ↗️ fertiliser costs — possibly rising to €1.5 billion with national co-financing.

Europe will always back those who feed us.

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[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Our joint press release 👉 https://t.co/AlwqaAs5HA

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Today,I joined G7 Agriculture Ministers to discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on fertiliser markets & global food security.

We must keep food supply chains functioning,↗️ market transparency & support farmers facing rising input costs.

International cooperation is key

[Annie Genevard @AnnieGenevard]

J’ai réuni aujourd’hui les ministres de l’Agriculture du G7 sur un sujet stratégique : la sécurité des approvisionnements en engrais, dont dépend notre capacité collective à nourrir le monde.

Le détroit d’Ormuz, fermé par la situation au Proche et Moyen-Orient, c’est 30 % des exportations mondiales d’urée bloquées. En France, les prix des engrais azotés ont augmenté de 30 % depuis février. Nos agriculteurs ne peuvent pas absorber ça seuls.

Avec mes homologues américain, britannique, allemand, italien, canadien, japonais et la Commission européenne, nous avons affirmé une position forte : les engrais sont un enjeu stratégique pour nos agricultures et pour la sécurité alimentaire mondiale.

Ce n’est qu’une première étape. Nos travaux alimenteront le Sommet des chefs d’État à Évian dans une semaine. La souveraineté alimentaire se construit aussi en G7.

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Thank you @EP_President for the interesting exchange on our CAP proposals to support farmers in the short & long term.

We agree that the CAP should continue to effectively support EU farmers, strengthen competitiveness & contribute to a resilient & sustainable agri-food sector

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Good discussions at the @FORESTEUROPE Ministerial Conference in Stockholm 🇸🇪

As pressures on our forests grow, we need policies that recognise the role of active forest management 🌳 as an important part of many farm businesses, supporting rural incomes & Europe’s bioeconomy 👩‍🌾

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Just toured Lantmännen’s biorefinery and cooperative in 🇸🇪, where

🌾 Grain is transformed into food, feed and renewable fuel
♻️ Residues become biogas and bio-fertilisers

↪️ More value for farmers, lower emissions 🚜 A great example of the bioeconomy at work

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Day 2 in 🇹🇭 at the largest food fair in Asia celebrating what connects us: a shared appreciation for quality food, strong traditions & trusted products 🤝

🥥 Proud to mark Thailand’s latest Geographical Indication recognition: protecting quality, reputation & product origin

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Good discussion with 🇹🇭 Deputy PM Wongsawat on how Europe and Thailand can work together on circular and bioeconomy ♻️ sustainable food systems 🌱innovation & research 🔬

Stronger cooperation means new opportunities for farmers, businesses, and investment on both sides 🇪🇺🤝🇹🇭

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

✈️ Touched down in Bangkok 🇹🇭 with 98 EU agri-food businesses!

Looking forward to opening opportunities for 🇪🇺 producers, strengthening cooperation with one of our key trading partners in Southeast Asia, and showcasing the quality and diversity of EU products on the Thai market

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Good discussion with @WIPO DG Daren Tang on Geographical Indications and why they matter so much for farmers & rural communities

They protect local traditions & know-how, creating real value on the ground.
🌎 Stronger global recognition, including through the Geneva Act, is key

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

I’m looking forward to visiting Mexico soon together with EU agri-food businesses to open new export opportunities, build business connections and bring the very best of Europe’s food & drinks to Mexican tables

¡Hasta pronto 🇲🇽!

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽 Our modernised agreement with Mexico means fewer barriers, more export opportunities for EU agri-food products

➕protection for 568 European Geographical Indications 🧀🍫 in a trusted & growing market

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

🇪🇺🇲🇽 EU food and drink exports to Mexico already total €2.5 billion a year.

The modernised agreement means lower tariffs and new opportunities for iconic European agri-food products in the Mexican market🍝 🍫 🧀🥚🥩🍗

🔗 https://t.co/ZVzTplLwfg

#EUTrade

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Good meeting with 🇵🇹 @JMFernandesEU 🇫🇷 & 🇪🇸 on support for farmers in EU Outermost Regions.

Our shared goal: ensure support continues to match farmers’ real & growing needs on the ground ➡️ with targeted POSEI & CAP support, and ensuring flexibility in national plans

[Portugal na UE 🇵🇹🇪🇺 @RPPortugalUE]

À margem do Conselho AGRIFISH, Portugal, Espanha e França entregaram uma carta ao Comissário Europeu @CHansenEU,defendendo o reforço do apoio às Regiões Ultraperiféricas.

O Ministro da Agricultura e Mar @JMFernandesEU
afirma que a atualização do POSEI é “absolutamente fundamental”.

On the sidelines of the AGRIFISH Council, Portugal, Spain, and France delivered a letter to Commissioner @CHansenEU, calling for stronger support for the Outermost Regions.

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries @JMFernandesEU stated that updating the POSEI program is ‘absolutely fundamental.'
@EspanaenUE @RPFranceUE

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Follow my press conference with 🇨🇾 Minister Panayiotou @riapan82 LIVE now 📹🔴 https://t.co/18UF61TCIJ

[Christophe Hansen @CHansenEU]

Today at #AGRIFISH we focused on strengthening the resilience of EU agriculture from our Fertiliser Action Plan🌱, ensuring fair trade 🤝 to clearer origin labelling 🏷️ and close monitoring of markets 📊

We stand ready to act swiflty when needed to support EU farmers.