A few months before the end of the legislative period, President von der Leyen wants to engage in discussions about agriculture. As part of the „Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture„, which convened for the first time on Thursday, representatives from agriculture, food industry, environmental and animal welfare organizations, and consumer advocates will develop a shared vision for the future. Von der Leyen announced the dialogue in September during her State of the Union address. The forum is intended to overcome the „growing division and polarization“ in the sector, emphasized the Commission President during the opening session. A final report is expected in late summer – after the European elections and the start of the next Commission’s mandate.