#ProtectMyPlate: the path towards responsible pesticide use is at risk
- beelifeeu
- 2 giorni fa
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For years, the European Union has been working to make pesticide use more sustainable and responsible, a key step to protect pollinators, biodiversity, and human health. However, this progress is now at risk.
Under the pretext of “simplifying” EU legislation, the European Commission is considering revising or even weakening some of the key frameworks that ensure the safety of our food and the protection of our environment.
Simplification can be positive when it improves efficiency and transparency but it must not come at the cost of dismantling essential safeguards. A reform meant to make rules clearer and more effective should not become an excuse for deregulation.
A quiet attempt to weaken vital protections
The European Commission has quietly launched a so-called Call for Evidence, inviting companies, organisations, and citizens to express their views on whether EU food and pesticide laws should be weakened or maintained.
The consultation was announced with very little notice and allows only 14 days for public input, a timeframe that limits the possibility for citizens and civil society to take part in the debate.
However, we noticed. And we will not stay silent.
Why this matters for pollinators and people
Europe’s food and pesticide laws are crucial to protect pollinators, biodiversity, and human well-being. Weakening them could:
Increase pesticide exposure for bees and other pollinators
Threaten biodiversity and soil health
Compromise the safety of our food and water
Undermine the EU’s Green Deal and sustainable food strategies
The current framework has been built through years of scientific evidence and public demand for stronger environmental protection. It must not be undone under the banner of “simplification.”
Take action before 14 October
We have just 14 days to make our voices heard, calling on the EU to protect what protects us: pollinators, nature, and our food.
If you’re not sure what to write, don’t worry. In the link provided it’s possible to find a pre-filled message that you can send directly to decision-makers.
🕒 Deadline: 14 October Click here to take action now.
BeeLife would like to thank Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) for leading this urgent call to action and for their continued commitment to defending nature, sustainable food systems, and people’s health across Europe. Together, we can make our voices heard for pollinators, for nature, for all.
