PRESS RELEASE | EU GI stakeholders unite in Brussels to shape the future of Geographical Indications

The European GI community gathered in Brussels on 25 and 26 June for a major conference that brought together more than 200 stakeholders - producers, European and national policymakers, regional authorities and researchers - from across the EU. Organised by oriGIn EU, EFOW, and AREPO, in the framework of the GI SMART project, the event provided a platform for vibrant discussions on the current state and future prospects of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the EU.

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Press Release | EFOW welcomes wine reform package at Wine Intergroup meeting with Commissioner Hansen

EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, took part in today's meeting of the European Parliament's Wine Intergroup, held at the Committee of the Regions. The session was dedicated to the European Commission's newly proposed wine reform package and featured a key address by Commissioner Hansen, who presented the Commission's vision for supporting the EU wine sector in the face of growing challenges.

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PRESS RELEASE | EFOW regrets US tariff decision and calls for continued dialogue to protect EU wines

The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) strongly regrets the United States' decision to impose an additional 20% tariff on EU wines. This decision marks a significant setback for the EU wine sector, jeopardising its largest export market in both value and volume.

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PRESS RELEASE | EFOW welcomes the European Commission’s swift presentation of the wine package

EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, welcomes the European Commission's prompt response to the recommendations adopted by the High Level Group (HLG) on Wine on 17 December 2024. EFOW expresses its gratitude to Commissioner Hansen for his leadership in delivering a dedicated wine package to respond to the urgent needs and priorities of the sector.

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PRESS RELEASE | Trade Tensions with the United States: EFOW Calls for Wine to Be Excluded from Retaliatory Tariffs

EFOW, the Brussels-based organisation representing Geographical Indication (GI) wines, has taken part in the European Commission’s public consultation on the list of products that could be subject to retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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PRESS RELEASE | EFOW welcomes the recommendations of the High-Level Group on Wine Policy & calls for swift action

EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines (www.efow.eu) would like to thank the European Commission for the establishment of the High-Level Group (HLG) on wine and for its collaborative approach to addressing challenges in the wine sector.

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PRESS RELEASE | High-Level Group on Wine Policy: EFOW calls for strategic action to safeguard the future of EU Geographical Indication wines

Brussels, 11 September 2024 - EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, the organisation representing Geographical Indication (GI) wines, presented its' proposals for a more competitive and resilient wine sector during the first meeting of the High-Level Group on Wine Policy set up by the European Commission.

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PRESS RELEASE | European elections: Wine appellations present their expectations

Brussels, 20 March 2024 - During the last Wine Intergroup meeting of the current legislature, EFOW - the European Federation of Origin Wine - represented by its' Vice-President and Treasurer Mr. Maxime Toubart, presented its Manifesto for the June European elections. The Wine Intergroup meeting in the European Parliament took stock of the 2019-2024 legislature and set the stage for the next term. During the meeting, EFOW regretted that the von der Leyen Commission lost interest in Geographical Indication (GI) products. The Green Deal promoted a very restrictive understanding of sustainability, focusing on environmental and health issues and ignoring the economic and social pillars of agricultural production.

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