European Commissioner Andriukaitis arrives at the Festival

Al Festival of Food Journalism one of the highest European authorities in the field of health is expected. It is the Lithuanian Vytenis Andriukaitis, member of the European Commission with responsibility for health and food safety. 

The Commissioner will participate in a panel in the morning of Thursday February 21 titled "Can we trust you?" Protecting the health of citizens in Italy and in Europe ”. It will be an opportunity to take stock of the tools that the institutions have to favor the creation of legislative instruments useful for protecting consumers.
"Food safety and food quality have a direct impact on the daily life of Europeans and it is therefore positive to note their growing commitment in these areas - declared Andriukaitis - In the era of misinformation and false news it is essential to have journalism available. of high quality that guarantees that the information transmitted to the public is always truthful and accurate ".
Andriukaitis, former Minister of Health of Lithuania, joined the Commission led by Luxembourg-based Jean Claude Juncker in the 2014.