European wineries demand a prosperous future in a Manifesto ahead of the European elections

A fundamental pillar of the EU

In Spain, the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) has maintained various contacts and meetings with some of the Spanish candidates for the next European elections to convey to them the challenges and sectoral priorities included in the Manifesto.

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El European Committee of Wine Companies (CEEV), which includes the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV), has presented its «Manifesto on the future of the wine sector in the EUThe document describes the complex situation facing companies in the sector and proposes solutions to guarantee a prosperous future for the entire wine value chain within the framework of the new European Legislature.

 

"Extreme weather events, inflation, increased production costs, geopolitical uncertainty, demonization of alcoholic beverages…," he lists. Mauricio González-Gordon, president of the CEEV"The European wine sector faces a series of structural and cyclical challenges that threaten its long-term sustainability."

 

With 3 million direct jobs, a positive fiscal impact of €52.000 billion and a market value of more than €100.000 billion, the wine sector remains a cornerstone of the EU economy, especially in rural areas, where plays a crucial role in the fight against depopulation.

 

Six priorities for a sustainable future

To address these urgent challenges, the European wine sector has identified six strategic priorities:

1. Strengthen a market-oriented CAP.
2. Reconciling tradition and innovation in EU legislation.
3. Support climate resilience and the green transition.
4. Strengthen the EU single market and reduce marketing costs.
5. Maintain an ambitious business strategy.
6. Adopt a coordinated and science-based EU health policy.

 

"We need a coherent approach to wine in the political sphere," he stated. Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, General Secretary of the CEEV. "Only in this way can we guarantee the lasting strength of the sector and continue to offer unprecedented diversity, heritage and excellence in every bottle."

 

The demands of the FEV

In Spain, the FEV has maintained contacts with Spanish candidates for the European elections to convey to them the challenges and priorities of the sector. Among the main needs are:

• A greater focus on agriculture and wine in all European policies.
• The reinforcement of the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament and the Wine Intergroup.
• Greater coherence in legislation and participation of the sector in new legislative proposals.

 

The future of the European wine sector is at stake. European authorities must take urgent measures to address the challenges and guarantee the sustainability and competitiveness of this vital sector, they say.