EU Proposes Reform of Common Agricultural Policy

The European Commission is examining proposals to revise the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The proposed reform includes abolishing non-voluntary payments based on area and shifting towards effective income support.

The Commission also recommends promoting voluntary environmental measures, reviewing EU trade negotiations, implementing social conditionality, and reducing bureaucracy. Additionally, the proposals suggest creating a Just Transition Fund, a new European Agri-Food Council, and a system for benchmarking sustainability.

These changes aim to prioritize food and agricultural production's strategic importance while ensuring inclusive decision-making processes.