Report shows significant progress in EU Plant Health Emergency Preparedness, but concerns remain
10 June 2026 by Wendy WINN (DG SANTE, European Commission)Destructive plant pests - such as Xylella fastidiosa, the Japanese beetle, and citrus greening disease - continue to threaten Europe's agriculture, biodiversity and economy. Without early detection and swift action, these EU quarantine pests can cause irreversible damage to crops, forests and...