A critical review of EU agri-food policy impacts

Key Points

• European policies significantly influence the environmental externalities of agri-food systems, shaping sustainability practices.
• Economic externalities of agri-food systems are affected by EU policies, with implications for market stability and growth.
• Assessment of social externalities reveals how EU regulations impact community welfare and public health in agri-food contexts.
• The review calls for enhanced understanding of agri-food system dynamics under EU policy frameworks, emphasizing cooperative approaches.