17 Quotes by Mariann Boel

Everyone should be free to choose. But that choice is eroded if GM and non-GM crops are unintentionally mixed up; and in such cases, there may be an economic impact on one or more of the parties involved.

Despite our efforts, we were not able to come to an agreement with our partners. Nor did they present an alternative proposal of their own. Time is now running out for the introduction of the tariff-only regime by the beginning of next year. This is why we are requesting a second round of arbitration today.

This deal will remove the legal uncertainty which has hung over this trade for several years and benefit producers on both sides of the Atlantic.

This is a crucial process in ensuring that CAP money is used properly and that all unduly spent amounts are recovered.

In my view, the most sensible approach would be to compensate farmers for measures which temporarily reduce production.

I am absolutely delighted that the council (of member states) has taken the courageous decision to back these long-overdue reforms.

The EU has carefully analyzed the (first WTO) arbitration award, revised its proposal accordingly, and initiated consultations with our Latin American and ACP partners on this basis,

The measures may appear tough, but there is no alternative.