By Evi Kiorri | Euractiv | podcast by Miriam Sáenz de Tejada and Nicoletta Ionta 28-03-2024 (updated: 03-04-2024 ) Content-Type: News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> In this episode of our daily ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we are breaking down the concerns expressed regarding the European Commission’s decision to relax environmental requirements for farmers. In the aftermath of the protests that took over some of the EU’s capitals, the Commission is making proposals to appease farmers, with much of it related to environmental matters. We have invited Maria Simon Arboleas to our studio to discuss what’s behind the European Commission’s decision.