b'Though a final trilogue session originally planned for late JunePolitical skill will be essential as Denmark takes on the role was cancelled, Euroseeds insists this is no sign of collapse. Instead,of mediatorreconciling Parliaments demands (e.g. safeguards, compromise remains within reach thanks to broad political recog- transparency, labelling) with the Council push for minimal bureau-nition of NGTs economic and environmental value. cracy and scientific coherence. Rapid yet thoughtful compromise Von Essen adds: It is well-known that there are still somewill define success.important points where agreement has not yet been reachedthere is a strong commitment to find the necessary compromisesunderOUTLOOK: A PRESIDENCY OF DELIVERYthe Danish presidency as soon as possible. The main obstacle toDenmark can enhance its broader legacyspanning defence reach a compromise is the IP question on NGTs. alignment, trade liberalisation, climate ambitionby delivering Key unresolved issues include due diligence requirementson these technical but transformative seed dossiers. Finalisation of for traceability and labelling, sustainability assessments, and thePRM and NGT regulations under its watch would mark a signifi-regulatory burden for research institutes and seed innovators. Thecant win for science-based policymaking in Brussels.EU must find middle ground between science-based flexibility andWith Euroseeds and agri-sector stakeholders firmly behind public oversight; Denmark is now tasked with brokering that accord. them, the Danish Presidency has both the mandate and momentum to act. As trilogue resumes this summer, expect both texts to reach WHY THESE FILES MATTERTHE BIGGER PICTURE provisional political agreement by years endor risk deferring Agricultural competitiveness: critical seed innovation to the next Cyprus-led term.Both PRM and NGT reforms signal clear intent to give EU farm-ers access to cutting-edge seed material. Faced with growing globalFINAL WORDcompetition and trade challenges, streamlined seeds regulationsDenmarks JulyDecember 2025 term presents a clear opportunity translate into increased yields, reduced costs, and diversified cropto fortify Europes seed sector at the legislative level. By adopting portfolio. NGTs are a must for the whole food value chain anddecisive leadership on PRM and NGT filesnot as niche technical is breaking new ground. For PRM, we already have legislation infixes, but as pillars of agricultural competitiveness, resilience, and place that has proven solid for decades. However, the proposedsustainabilitythe Danish Presidency can deliver tangible results new PRM regulation could further improve how these systemsthat echo well beyond Brussels.function. The EUs farmers, breeders, and food systems are hopeful that this trios baton now lands with a Presidency capable of turning Food supply security & resilience: legislative momentum into real-world harvests. In an era marked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical instability, climate stress, and supply chain turbulence, EuropeEditors Note: Nils Elmegaard is Secretary General at theneeds strong domestic agriculture. Gene-edited crops and robustDanish Seed Councilseed legislation are pivotal to achieving food self-sufficiency.Green ambitions:Denmarks presidency also emphasises climate actionfrom a European 2040 climate target to low-emission energy transi-tions. Seed innovations via NGT and PRM directly support these ambitions, enabling precision breeding for drought tolerance, pest resistance, and lower input dependency.CHALLENGES & EXPECTATIONS AHEADDenmark faces multifaceted pressure: trilogue logjams, public and NGO scrutiny on biotech, national divergence on traceabil-ity thresholds, and concerns around transparency. At the same time, momentum is strongMember States, Parliament, and Commission increasingly align on innovation-friendly frameworks.SEPTEMBER 2025|SEEDWORLD.COM/EUROPEISEED WORLD EUROPE I 23'