New European Commission team welcomed by the seed sector

November 27, 2024

European seed sector

The European seed sector extends its congratulations to the newly appointed European Commissioners, confirmed following the European Parliament hearings. This new leadership team will play a central role in addressing key challenges and seizing opportunities for Europe’s agriculture and food industries.

Garlich von Essen, Secretary General and CEO of Euroseeds welcomed the new Commission’s team, remarking that: “The recent appointment of the European Commission marks a new era and an opportunity to make concrete steps towards real change in the EU’s agricultural and food systems. The seed sector looks forward to collaborating with the newly elected Commissioners the newly elected Commissioners, and the entire Commission to foster innovation, boost EU competitiveness, and build a resilient, sustainable future for European agriculture!

We wish the new Commissioners every success in their important work and look forward to a productive collaboration on many seed-related topics that will help deliver a strong, competitive, and forward-looking EU agri-food sector.