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EU Confidential

This burger could kill the EU

Aug 23, 2024
Join agriculture reporter Alessandro Ford as he dives into the heated debate over lab-grown meat in Europe. He reveals how this innovation threatens traditional farming and subsidies within the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. The conversation addresses Italy's cultural resistance to synthetic foods and the potential economic impacts on rural communities. Ford also explores the regulatory hurdles faced by lab-grown meat, discussing its implications for national identity and the future of farming.
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  • The rise of lab-grown meat challenges traditional farming practices in Europe, threatening livelihoods and cultural identities tied to agriculture.
  • Concerns over environmental impacts from livestock farming catalyze a complex debate on food production and the EU's agricultural policies.

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