Secretary General
Pekka Pesonen
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• Copa and Cogeca are the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU, representing their views in front of the European Institutions.
• Together, Copa and Cogeca members, supported by the Joint Secretariat ensure that EU agriculture is sustainable, innovative and competitive, while guaranteeing food security for 500 million European citizens.
• Copa and Cogeca act as the central network for farming issues for its members and provides a platform for exchanges to develop solutions to any technical or trade barriers within the EU and beyond.
• One of the key goals is developing effective strategic policies and initiatives to raise awareness for the multifunctional role of farms, the importance of a decent income for farmers and the role of a agri-cooperatives.
• Communication is one of the key goals of Copa and Cogeca’s work as maintaining a strong presence within the EU public discourse by explaining our positions and showcasing our efforts towards the development of an agricultural and forestry sector that benefits everyone is key.