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Brussels has suggested 200,000 hectares of vineyeards should be scrapped (Photo: Wikipedia)

Brussels willing to compromise on wine reform

The European Commission has said it could agree to a compromise on its controversial wine reform package, amid persistent opposition to its original plan by a group of countries, led by France and Germany.

A meeting of agriculture ministers on Wednesday (27 September) highlighted the continuing differences among EU member states over the commission's proposal to overhaul the bloc's wine production sector to adapt it to rising global competition.

"To be frank, there was no unanimit...

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Brussels has suggested 200,000 hectares of vineyeards should be scrapped (Photo: Wikipedia)

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