A critical review of EU agri-food policy impacts
EU agri-food policies are designed to reconcile productivity with environmental, social, and economic sustainability—but do they deliver?
Presentation
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the impacts of EU agri-food policies, revealing a complex and often fragmented policy landscape. It shows that while these policies pursue multiple objectives, their outcomes remain uneven due to trade-offs, implementation challenges, and inconsistencies across governance levels.
Rather than offering a single verdict, the study highlights the need to better align policy instruments, reduce contradictions, and strengthen coherence to effectively support sustainable food system transitions.
The paper is available in Open Access.
