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The lack of young farmers remains a major challenge for the agrifood world. EURACTIV takes a look at a new project exploring how newcomers can be supported in establishing resilient and sustainable farm businesses across Europe.

In an address to MEPs on Wednesday, the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, urged Europe to amplify the Belarusian peoples’ voice.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In an address to MEPs on Wednesday, the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, urged Europe to amplify the Belarusian peoples’ voice.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

The EU Parliament has given the green light for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). After years of dispute, a large majority voted in favour of a compromise between the 27 member states and the Commission. Among other things, the reform stipulates that in the case of direct subsidies a quarter of the funding will be tied to sustainability criteria. For some the reform doesn't go far enough, while others find it unfair.

Whether it's mandatory vaccination, Covid passes or lockdowns - almost all European countries are introducing tighter measures in the fight against a new winter wave of the virus. The press examines to what extent the decision-makers still enjoy the public's trust.

The Turkish lira plunged to its lowest level ever on Tuesday. The currency has lost 40 percent of its value in 2021, and as much as three-quarters within five years. President Erdoğan is nonetheless sticking to his policy of lowering the key interest rate, citing the fact that the Koran forbids the charging of interest. He has described the crisis as part of a "war of economic independence".

The US investment fund KKR wants to take over the largest Italian telecommunications group TIM (Telecom Italia). Since the Italian state has a veto right through its "golden power" to block takeovers not deemed in the national interest, Rome would have to approve the sale first. The press debates what course the government should take.