Seeds4All Legal Update, September 15, 2024

The latest news from Brussel is that recently re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has finally revealed her picks and priorities for her new team of Commissioners over this next 5 year political cycle. So what does this mean for future policy making on seeds? Continue reading...

Seeds4All Legal Update, July 15, 2024

It has now been a month since we have had a new European Parliament - let's look at the possibility to rally newly-appointed MEPs to our cause; by informing them about the major issues at stake in the fundamental right to free and reproducible seeds. And there's no time to spoil! while the two texts which will soon determine the future of the EU seed market are the subject of fierce negotiations, far from being won by the defenders of sustainable biodiversity. Continue reading...

Final stretch of negociations on the reform of the EU seed marketing legislation - Your Help Is Needed!

In this special article, Seeds4All relays information from its partner ARCHE NOAH, involved in advocacy actions at European level. You will find recommendations, key contact information and templates to facilitate your ability to act before April 24 - date of the vote in plenary of the European Parliament. Continue reading...

Seeds4All Legal Update, April 15, 2024

On April 24, MEPs will vote on their final position on the reform of the European legislation for the production and marketing of plant reproductive material. Please take a moment to read our report and participate in the lobbying campaign coordinated by Arche Noah! Continue reading...

Seeds4All Policy Guidelines, January 15, 2024

The conference of November 28 was an opportunity for our group of partners to set out the political guidelines defining our common vision. In 2024, we will be redoubling energy and work to ensure that this vision is disseminated to the political institutions concerned and that it finds its place in the outcome of the negotiations. Read our 2024 Policy Guidelines...

Centering small producers' voices in seed law reform

On November 28, we took part in the organisation of a conference at the European Parliament to discuss the future of seeds. Spotlighting the specific voices of artisan seed producers in the context of the reform of the EU seed marketing legislation, this event was an opportunity to analyse the coherence of the Commission's proposal in the light of the demands and difficulties put forward by the guardians of biodiversity. Continue reading...

GMOs and seed marketing laws: false promises of a toxic package

A carefully crafted narrative is framing GMOs as an essential ingredient in sustainable food systems. The decision to prioritise GMOs over other approaches carries a significant path dependency that will likely shape the future of our food systems for decades to come. In this context, we're asking: Could a solid reform of the seed marketing legislation provide a more effective and safer response to sustainability commitments? Continue reading...

Seed marketing proposal unveiled: first key takeaways

The Commission proposal for revising the EU seed marketing framework is out. Never thoroughly updated since its creation, the process of reforming a legislation made up of 12 separate directives represents a major challenge for both the institutions and campaigning organisations, and promises to generate a great deal of debate on the future of our common agriculture over the coming months. So, what does the new proposal entail? Continue reading...

Seed marketing reform - Commission hints at Faustian hybrid

In preparation of the Commission’s expected proposal for a new seed marketing legislation on June 7th, MEP Sarah Wiener and MEP Martin Häusling called a conference to discuss what is needed for a just transition to agroecology. Policy analyst Mathieu Willard reports on the next form of seed legislation, the secondary space for agroecology and the main concerns about GMOs. Continue reading...