What does the EU have to do with our daily lives? Why are the decisions made in Brussels so important for Austrian agriculture? And how does the political process behind the major regulations and directives actually work?

In this podcast episode, we speak with Verena Scherfranz, representative of the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture at the EU office in Brussels. She explains how EU laws are created, the role of lobbying, and why agriculture needs a strong voice in Brussels. We also take a look at the 2024 EU elections, the new composition of the Parliament, and the impact on agricultural policy in the coming years.

Look forward to exciting insights, clear explanations, and an assessment of what the future holds for agriculture and forestry in Europe. Listen now!

Further information

Internships and traineeships at the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, with a place of work in Brussels, are advertised via the LKÖ job platform

Here you can find information about the European Commission's Blue Book traineeship

All current and past public consultations of the European Commission via the Have Your Say platform can be found here

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