The European Food Security Group meeting discusses the repercussions of regional crises on supplies
Brussels, 26 March / WAM / The expert group of the European Union Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism held a meeting today to assess developments in the situation in the Middle East and their potential repercussions on the agricultural and food sector within the Union.
The meeting comes within the framework of the European Food Security Mechanism (EFSCM), where the discussion focused on the effects of geopolitical crises in the region on trade flows, energy supplies, and the fertilizer market, which are vital elements for the stability of agricultural production and food supply chains.
This mechanism is part of the emergency plan approved by the European Union to enhance the security of food supplies, as it brings together member states, the private sector and non-governmental organizations across the various links of the food chain, with the aim of improving preparedness and coordinating the response to crises.
The European Commission confirmed that the food system in the Union still enjoys relative flexibility, given the Union’s high reliance on self-production of many agricultural products, despite the increasing global challenges.
She stressed that recent crises, including the Russian war on Ukraine, rising commodity prices, and the Covid-19 pandemic, have demonstrated the importance of having effective mechanisms to ensure the availability of food at affordable and sustainable prices.
Since its establishment, the mechanism has issued three sets of recommendations, including improving communication during crises, diversifying sources of supplies, and reducing risks in food supply chains, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the European Union’s ability to face future challenges.
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