Who we are

Agricultural Policy Dialogue Germany – South East Europe

The APD supports the regional cooperation of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia as well as Moldova, the EU accession process and the sustainability transformation of agriculture.

Working Groups

Wine

Organic Agriculture

Soil/Regional Soil Partnership

Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS)

Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture

Agricultural Policy Monitoring

Rural Women & Youth

Sustainable Forest Management

News

Strengthening Regional Dialogue on EU Accession: Second APD Accession Talk Successfully Held

The second edition of the APD Accession Talks was successfully held as a virtual event, bringing together representatives from the Agricultural Policy Dialogue (APD) projects in South East Europe, Ukraine, and Moldova, as well as participants from BMEL, GFA Berlin (General Agent), EU policy experts, and other key stakeholders.

Start to an eventful year: Working Group Organic Agriculture visits BIOFACH in Nuremberg

The first delegation trip in 2025 as part of the APD Germany – South East Europe took place last week at BIOFACH in Nuremberg. After the APD had made a decisive contribution to the adaptation of organic legislation in the partner countries in recent years and months, a visit to the trade fair with a varied program took place for the second time.

APD SEE visits Brussels for the second time

A delegation of renowned regional representatives took part in the EU Agri-Food Days 2024 in Brussels as part of the APD SEE. In addition to forward-looking discussions on EU agricultural policy and sustainable developments, the focus was on high-level meetings. One highlight was the roundtable discussions with the EU Commission, where progress made by the Western Balkan states was presented and potential cooperation was explored. The exposure visit was an important step for the region's EU accession efforts and a complete success for the professional exchange.

Dates

Agricultural Policy Forum 2025

1st Task Force Meeting of the REAWG on CCAA

17th Interim Meeting on Wine – during the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine (OIV)