EU Agriculture Council: Where ministers • Table.Briefings

Eastern EU states, such as Poland in this case, often receive less CAP money per agricultural area than other countries.

Before the European Commission’s first proposals on the CAP after 2027 are expected next year, the EU agriculture ministers want to take a stand. However, differences over the budget still stand in the way of a joint declaration.

At the EU Agriculture Council in Luxembourg on Monday and Tuesday, the focus will be on fishing quotas and a declaration on the upcoming reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The ministers want to adopt it unanimously, but there are still differences of opinion on several points. According to diplomatic circles, the passages on the future CAP budget are particularly contentious.

EU Agriculture Council: Where ministers disagree on CAP reform

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