EU–US Trade Agreement: AREV concerned by the lack of clarity regarding the wine sector
A trade agreement was reached on Sunday, 27 July in Turnberry, Scotland, between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump concerning tariffs imposed by the United States on products from the European Union. Since 2 April,...
Single Fund and the Future of the CAP: AREV Warns of a Concerning Shift for European Agriculture
AREV has taken note with deep concern of the 2027–2034 budget proposal presented by the President of the European Commission. This project represents a major shift that weakens the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), undermines its foundations, and increases the divide...
US Tariffs: A Call for Responsibility and Dialogue
As the United States considers a significant increase in tariffs on European wines and spirits – up to 30% as of 1 August 2025 – AREV President Franck Leroy expresses deep concern over this prospect. Such a measure would have disastrous economic consequences for the...
Meeting of Permanent Representations in Brussels on July 2
For the first time ever, AREV brought together members of the permanent representations of several European regions in Brussels for a meeting with Mauro Poinelli, head of unit at DG Agri (wine and spirits). The aim was to strengthen ties between the various teams, get...
European aid for South African wine production: putting the facts back into the debate
At a time when French wine production, particularly in the south of the country, is going through a difficult period, a persistent rumour has resurfaced: that the European Union is paying €15 million a year to South African vineyards, to the detriment of European...
AREV concerned about the new US tariff policy on wines and spirits
The Assembly of European Wine Regions (AREV) takes note of the decision of the administration of the President of the United States to introduce a 20% tariff on spirits. The customs duties applied to alcohol have always been a major issue for the wine industry. The...
Climate change, trade tensions, changing European regulations: the Grand Est Region is committed to viticulture with the presidency of the AREV
The Grand Est Region welcomes the unanimous election of its President, Franck Leroy, as head of the Assembly of European Wine Regions (AREV), for a renewable two-year term. This election, which took place yesterday at the AREV Extraordinary General Assembly, marks an...
