Brussels, 4 December 2025
EFOW welcomes the outcome of the political trilogue on the wine package and expresses its sincere gratitude to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Danish Presidency of the Council for their constructive engagement.
EFOW and its members warmly thank Agriculture Commissioner, Mr. Christophe Hansen, for taking the initiative to respond swiftly and decisively to the severe crisis affecting the wine sector. His leadership and timely proposal were instrumental in setting the process in motion. The creation of the High Level Group marked a decisive moment, bringing public authorities and private stakeholders together for the first time in nearly two decades to confront the sector’s structural challenges: overproduction, the need to create value, the growing impact of climate change and shifting consumer expectations.
We also extend our sincere thanks to the rapporteur, Ms Esther Herranz García, and to all the shadow MEPs involved, as well as to the Danish Presidency for their commitment and dedication throughout the process.
The agreement offers Member States and GI groups a voluntary and flexible toolbox to address ongoing sectoral challenges. This “toolbox approach” is essential: each Member State and appellation faces different realities and requires tailored, proportionate solutions. By avoiding one-size-fits-all or mandatory mechanisms, the reform provides adaptable instruments that can be implemented according to local and national needs, ensuring that strategies remain both effective and context-specific.
Commenting on the outcome, Mr. Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, EFOW’s President stated: “This agreement marks an important step forward for Europe’s wine sector. We warmly welcome the significant progress achieved on key priorities for our appellations: a more effective and future-proof regime for vine planting authorisations, stronger recognition of the role of GI producer groups, and clearer and more coherent labelling rules. We also applaud the improvements to support measures and co-financing rates, especially those relating to promotion and the fight against pests, essential tools to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of our vineyards. Today’s outcome shows that, when institutions and stakeholders work together, Europe can deliver meaningful and balanced solutions for its wine regions”.