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Xylella fastidiosa Outbreak Response

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action against the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, which is devastating olive groves and threatening European agriculture.
10 20.05.2015
Other
economy
environment
social policy
public administration
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The bacterium poses an immediate and dangerous threat to various crops, including olive, almond, and peach trees.
  • The outbreak is causing severe economic damage, particularly in the Apulia region where olive production is a major economic pillar.
  • There are currently no available treatments to cure plants once they have been infected in the field.
  • The Commission is urged to implement stricter measures to prevent the import of infected plant material from non-EU countries.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees Outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Xylella emergency MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Xylella emergency MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Xylella emergency
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