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![Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the Brussels European Council](https://european-union.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-059751/00-22.jpg?itok=odbLicrH)
On this World Press Freedom Day, the EU honours the work and courage of journalists around the world in protecting our democracies. It also calls for more action to enhance editorial freedom, protect journalistic sources and improve the transparency of media ownership in the EU.
![Organic agriculture in the Netherlands](https://european-union.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-025148/00-29.jpg?itok=ltZ6K2d5)
Calling champions of organic food production in the EU, the EU Organic Awards 2024 would like to hear from you. The winner will be offered a platform to highlight excellence and innovation in the sector. The EU wants to increase organically farmed land to 25% by 2030.
![EU-New Zealand trade agreement - Wellington](https://european-union.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-037748/00-66.jpg?itok=wLHfmqJe)
EU businesses and farmers can take advantage of new export opportunities, now that the EU-New Zealand trade agreement has entered into force. The deal is expected to cut €140 million a year in duties for EU companies and includes unprecedented sustainability commitments.