The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) has confirmed its new lineup for the 2024-2029 term, promising heightened political activity. The committee now comprises 49 members, an increase from 48 in the previous term. Leading the committee is Veronika Vrecionová, a Czech MEP from the hard-right European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. Vrecionová, an experienced member with a strong background in agricultural issues, particularly gene-edited crops, is set to chair the committee.
