Analysis of the latest and expected developments around the European Commission's policy around sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food

The European Commission's strategic initiatives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food represent a cornerstone in the transition towards a competitive, sustainable, and resilient EU food system. Building on frameworks such as the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, these initiatives aim to address pressing challenges while leveraging opportunities across the agri-food value chain. The dialogue on the future of EU agriculture brings together Member States, industry stakeholders, NGOs, and academia to shape a shared vision for the Union's agri-food sector and to drive transformative change through policies that support sustainability, innovation, and equitable economic returns. This deep dive explores the policy context shaping these developments, focusing on: i) Analysing the key voices and opinions of stakeholders regarding the evolution of sustainability in food systems, identifying their perspectives, ambitions, and concerns; ii) Exploring how the new EC senior administration and the European Parliament are addressing sustainability in food systems, including whether this concept may shift towards other drivers that are more or less compatible with sustainability and iii) Assessing the potential impacts of the new policies being implemented, under different scenarios, on EFSA's core topics such as food safety, animal health, and plant health, ensuring alignment with policy developments and emerging challenges.