EU Open Day 2024

This year EU Open Day will be held on Saturday 4 May. With the European Elections (6-9 June) around the corner, join a vibrant array of events and activities held. Use this opportunity to better understand how the European Union shapes our daily life and how you can contribute to it.

The Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development will be presenting a range of activities and quizzes around farming in the EU, food safety and sustainable agriculture. 

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Where to find us

Village 3 - Our strong digital Europe      

• Space technology supporting digital farming

Village 4 - Our sustainable future

• the common agriculture policy (CAP) 2023-27 and support to young farmers and generational renewal
• organic farming, biodiversity, welfare of animals and sustainable food for the EU
• what the EU does to protect soil health

Village 5 - Our fair and resilient economy

• new jobs to be created in rural areas by 2027 thanks to the CAP 
• EU funding opportunities in rural areas

Village 6 - A stronger and bolder Europe in the world    

• the EU agri-food products exported in the world. 
• some of the EU quality products during food tasting events
• EU quality schemes protecting the heritage of Europe’s agricultural sector and enhance consumer recognition of EU quality products all over the world

EU Open Day Programme