On Monday 22 March, the Agriculture Ministers of the EU-27 stressed the need for measures to ensure the proper implementation of EU legislation aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of new plant pests within the Union.
Regulation 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests entered into force on 14 December 2019.
The EU ministers discussed ways to improve preparedness to protect the EU against plant pests, including training programmes for professionals. Member...