As a network of four strong regions, one of the main contributions of the Four Motors for Europe to European affairs is materialized by regularly addressing common positions on key EU policy initiatives, as well as other political declarations and positions signed by our presidents or line ministers.
Alella, 27 March 2026 – High-level agriculture officials from the 4 Motors for Europe convened in Alella, Catalonia, marking a landmark moment to unite against pressing agri-food challenges. Representatives from Catalonia, Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes aligned their visions, tackled shared priorities and endorsed 2026-2030 action.
Tarragona, 13 March 2026 - From 11 to 13 March 2026, the Government of Catalonia, under its presidency of the Four Motors for Europe (4ME), hosted the Young Farmers Dialogue in Tarragona. This landmark gathering brought together 26 young farmers from Catalonia, Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to address the critical challenge of generational renewal in European agriculture. Organized at the Port of Tarragona, the event combined institutional dialogue, field visits, and collaborative workshops to produce a joint call for action.
The Four Motors for Europe have adopted a joint position on the European Commission’s “Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture”, presented on 21 October 2025. The Strategy sets out a roadmap to support young farmers and attract new generations to secure Europe’s food, agricultural and rural future, in a context where only 12% of European farmers are under 40 and many rural areas face depopulation and structural challenges.
On 12 and 13 November, the Four Motors for Europe carried out their reverse Hydrogen Mission in Barcelona and Tarragona under the Catalan Presidency. The initiative was led by the Ministry for Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia, in collaboration with ACCIÓ – the Catalan Agency for Business Competitiveness, and the Ministry for European Union and Foreign Action of Catalonia.
The recent general assembly of AREPO (Association of European Regions for Products of Origin), held at the Institut d’Estudis Catalans in Barcelona on October 22 & 23, 2025, showcased the united support of the 4 Motors of Europe—Catalonia, Lombardy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Baden-Württemberg— in advancing the interests of quality agri-food products with designation of origin across Europe. These dynamic regions reaffirmed their commitment to AREPO’s mission of championing regional, traditional, and high-quality agricultural practices within EU policy frameworks.
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