European & international affairs

"The farming industry in Germany – well positioned for the international market and competition"(Federal Minister Ilse Aigner)

In our globablised world central political topics take on increasing international importance. This also applies to the BMELV areas of activity. The BMELV assumes a range of tasks in conjunction with negotiations and decisions within the European Union on agriculture, consumer policy or food as well as on questions of international co-operation like for instance global food, dismantling barriers in international trade, opening up new markets and, last but not least, good bilateral relations with countries on all continents. This work is supported by the BMELV staff in German embassies and representations across the globe.

GFFA

Food Security through Sustainable Growth - Farming with Limited Resources

At the conclusion of the 4th Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Summit on 21 January 2012, Ministers of Agriculture from 65 states of the world agreed on new strategies and closer cooperation in the fight against hunger.

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International Cooperation

Cooperation with Africa: Agricultural development is the key to ensuring the food supply

As part of his journey to Africa from 21 until 26 August 2011, Parliamentary State Secretary Peter Bleser visited South Africa and Ethiopia. His visit underscores the particular interest of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) in Africa.

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Common Agricultural Policy

Statement by the Federal Government on the EU Commission’s Communication "The CAP towards 2020"

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