Food safety, public health, social protection, human rights, and environmental protections form the foundation of a fair and resilient society.

In a joint and open letter, more than 270 civil society organisations, trade unions, consumer groups, farmers’ organisations, civil rights groups, and environmental organisations representing millions of citizens, call on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reject deregulation and prioritise the protection of people, nature, and democracy in its decision-making processes.

Read the full statement here