European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a video address marking the 25th anniversary of IFOAM Organics Europe, an organization that brings together participants in the organic agricultural sector in Europe. The address was published on October 6, 2026, in Brussels as part of the official statements of the European Commission. In her message, von der Leyen congratulated the organization's president, addressing him by name as Dreitzler, as well as all members and supporters of the association. She noted that over a quarter-century of activity, IFOAM Organics Europe and its participants have achieved significant successes in developing organic farming and food systems across the European continent. IFOAM Organics Europe is the European division of the international organic agriculture movement and brings together farmers, processors, traders, and other stakeholders in the organic sector. Over 25 years, it has focused on promoting sustainable farming methods, protecting the environment, and developing quality standards for organic products in EU countries. The European Commission president's congratulations underscore the importance that European institutions attach to the development of organic agriculture as part of a broader strategy for sustainable development and EU environmental policy. Von der Leyen's address was part of the official events marking the organization's anniversary date.