European Confederation of Independent Winegrowers

On Tuesday 10 February, the European Parliament proceeded with the final vote on the Wine legislative Package. While the text remains imperfect and does not meet all the expectations of European Independent Winegrowers, it does represent a step forward, introducing tangible improvements to the existing legislative framework without disrupting the fragile balance of the sector.

During the night of 2 to 3 April, the President of the United States announced the imposition of 20% “reciprocal” tariffs on all European Union products, including wine. In response to this decision, which threatens one of the most important export markets for Europe’s Independent Winegrowers and undermines thousands of businesses, CEVI calls for a targeted diplomatic response to exclude wine from the list of sanctioned products.

The European Commission has just unveiled its proposed reform of EU wine policy, known as the “wine package”. A disappointing text for CEVI (European Confederation of Independent Winegrowers), which had actively submitted proposals to strengthen the resilience of Independent Winegrowers’ businesses and support their performance on the market.