European Coordination Via Campesina

ECVC stands in solidarity with FENSUAGRO president after death threats

Press release Brussels, 12 Nov 2020

ECVC stands in solidarity with Elsa Nury Martínez, president of FENSUAGRO in Colombia and member of the International Coordination Commission of La Via Campesina, after the Aguilas Negras - Bloque Capital paramilitary group sent death […] Continue reading

Peasants' rights
COVID19: Latest information and updates

Update Brussels, 5 Nov 2020

Information, press releases, and updates from our members and allies around Europe and beyond. Continue reading

Agricultural policy
CAP Reform: good objectives, insufficient measures

Press release Brussels, 22 Oct 2020

ECVC criticises the positions of the European Parliament and the European Council on the post-2020 CAP, which will not be sufficient to overcome the challenges facing farmers, European citizens and the planet. Continue reading

Agricultural policy European Union The CAP and small-scale farmers
An open letter to the EU MEPs on the CAP reform

Open letter Brussels, 12 Oct 2020

"This rush to close negotiations is a result of the fear felt by those who defend the current status quo of the CAP, [despite] the debate on the Green-Deal, the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity-Strategy. Continue reading

Agricultural policy
ECVC's contribution for the EU Long Term Vision for Rural Areas

Publication Brussels, 3 Sep 2020

In September 2020, ECVC responded to the European Commission Roadmap consultation on EU Long Term Vision for Rural Areas. Continue reading

Agricultural policy The CAP and small-scale farmers

European Coordination
Via Campesina

Rooted on the right to Food Sovereignty, our main objective is the defence of farmers’ and field workers’ rights as well as the promotion of diverse and sustainable family and peasant farming. These principles in turn, demand food and agricultural policies in Europe based on legitimacy, fairness, solidarity and sustainability. More info