European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech on Friday, September 13, in which she presented a new plan – the creation of a system of green credits. Cows in a pasture. Photo illustrative. Photo: Ain Liiva
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech on Friday, September 13, in which she presented a new plan – the creation of a system of green credits .
Translation: Eva Oyzhynska
"We need new financial instruments to compensate farmers for the additional costs of sustainability and reward them for caring for the land, water and air. It is time to reward those who serve our planet," von der Leyen said at a conference in Munich.