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Europe's wild bee populations are in serious decline driven by pesticide use, habitat loss, mite infestations, and climate change. With 80% of EU crops and wildflowers dependent on insect pollination, the economic stakes are enormous. The EU has committed to reversing pollinator decline by 2030 through its Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Restoration Law, but implementation remains patchy.
In a globalised world of fast, mass-produced goods, the European Union is actively investing in the unique strengths of its regions, focusing on the local craftsman as a pillar of regional resilience.