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Agriculture was a hot topic in the run-up to the European Parliament election, with parties making promises of better pay for farmers, a tougher stance on trade and less red tape on subsidies.   Notably, the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) crowned itself as the “farmers’ party,” and even European Commission President …

During this electoral campaign, agricultural issues have taken centre stage due to the spectacular protests staged by farmers across Europe since January.   Right-wing parties have made more efforts to capitalise on these protests for political gains. Left-wing parties, from greens to socialists, struggle to prove they can be farmers’ best …