Scientific reflection on the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food

Abstract

In February 2025, the European Commission announced its Vision for Agriculture and Food for the next five years and beyond. The Vision builds on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, a process that brought together key stakeholders from across Europe. The Strategic Dialogue report is substantially more ambitious than the Commission’s Vision. The latter lacks a food systems approach, which can hamper an integrated, sustainable transition. As scientists, we stand ready to work with the Commission, and other stakeholders, to provide evidence and analysis to ensure Europe’s food system works for the health of people and the planet.