Press release - Croatian Presidency outlines priorities to EP committees

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

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MEPs quizzed the Minister on a variety of issues, including food labelled according to nutrients, obesity, endocrine disruptors, euthanasia and medicine shortages.
On Tuesday, Environment and Energy Minister Tomislav ori said that priorities include the transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and protecting biodiversity.
MEPs questioned the Minister on subjects such as the CAP reform, forestry practices, animal feed and sustainable food systems.
She confirmed they would focus on advancing the negotiations on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
The Presidency will also aim to reach a general approach on fisheries control.
On land transport, rail passenger rights will be one of the priorities as well as the Eurovignette proposal.
MEPs urged the Presidency to restart the discussions on air passenger rights and the Single European Sky.
The presidency also started to examine the proposal for the Just Transition Fund and progress is expected shortly.
The Presidency will push for the CAP to be simplified even further and reformed in a more sustainable way.
They expressed concerns about the funding of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the future Child Guarantee, announced for 2021.