EU Council agrees on post-2027 CAP framework and Baltic Sea fishing quotas
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopted a partial negotiating position on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), seeking simpler…
EU agriculture ministers advance post-2027 CAP and address drought pressures
EU agriculture ministers moved closer to a partial Council position on the post-2027 CAP, calling for simpler rules and greater…
EU Commission eases CAP rules to help farmers absorb fertiliser price shock
Member States can mobilise unused rural-development funds, increase advance payments and adjust 2027 direct-payment allocations. The measures add faster liquidity…
Main outcome of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 13 July 2026
EU agriculture ministers discussed the livestock strategy and protein action plan, women’s participation in farming, protection of geographical indications and…
EU Commission sets livestock strategy to strengthen food security and protein autonomy
The EU Commission adopted its first Livestock Strategy and a Protein Action Plan to improve the sector’s resilience, competitiveness, sustainability…
EU lawmakers fast-track CAP support to ease fertiliser price pressure on farmers
EU lawmakers are moving quickly on temporary CAP flexibility to help farmers facing higher fertiliser costs linked to geopolitical tensions…
EU Commission moves to shield EU farmers from rising fertiliser costs
The European Commission has proposed €540 million in EU support for farmers hit by sharply rising fertiliser prices, with Member…
Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 26 May 2026
EU agriculture ministers discussed the Commission’s fertiliser action plan, including around EUR 400 million in targeted support for farmers, greater…
EU Commission sets out fertiliser plan to support farmers and reduce import dependency
The European Commission has adopted a Fertiliser Action Plan combining short-term support for farmers with measures to strengthen Europe’s fertiliser…
Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 22 September 2025
During the first day of their meeting, EU agriculture and fisheries ministers discussed the post-2027 common agricultural policy, as well…
Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 27 January 2025
The EU Council discussed the simplification of the CAP and exchanged views on trade-related agricultural issues and on two regulations…
EU Parliament approves a revision of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy
On Wednesday, Parliament approved a review of the CAP Strategic Plans Regulation and the CAP Horizontal Regulation with 425 votes in favour, 130…
Speech by Commissioner McGuinness at the Polish Agribusiness Finance Forum
In the last two years, interest rates have increased. As inflation comes under control, interest rates are stable. In the Eurozone, the…
EU rural areas: Report highlights good progress made on long-term vision
The report outlines progress made under the “Long-term vision for the EU's rural areas” to support stronger, more connected, resilient and…
Support for farmers: EU Council endorses targeted review of the CAP
Today member states' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture endorsed a targeted review of certain basic acts of the common…
Farmers’ support: EU Commission proposes targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy
Delivering on its commitment to ease administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has today proposed to review certain provisions…
The EU Commission invites farmers to participate in online survey on simplification
As announced in its proposals to reduce the burden weighing on farmers' shoulders, the Commission is launching today an online survey to…
EU Commission approves €500m French State aid scheme to support investments in agriculture
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million French scheme to support investments in holding…
CAP: 2023-2027 period highlights shift towards a sustainable EU farming model
Today, European Commission's report confirms the important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security, while supporting…
EU Commission approves €910m Italian agro-industrial RRF scheme
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €910 million Italian scheme made available in part through…
Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen with Greek PM Mitsotakis
"Europe stands at the side of the Greek people. And I want Greece and the Greek people to know that…
€430m of EU funds to support the EU agricultural sector
The national authorities will distribute the aid directly to farmers to compensate them for the economic losses due to the…
Agenda highlights: Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 25 April 2023
Brussels, 19 April 2023 Agriculture Carbon farming Based on information from the Commission, ministers...
College meeting: New directors appointed
EU Commission appoints a new Director for its department for agriculture and rural development ...
EU Commission launches public consultation on sustainability in agriculture
Brussels, 10 January 2023 The European Commission today launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties...
New Common Agricultural Policy set for 1 January 2023
Brussels, 14 December 2022 The approval of all 28 Strategic Plans (one for each EU country and...
EU Commission adopts new rules for agriculture, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors
Brussels, 14 December 2022 The European Commission has adopted today revised State aid rules for...
CAP 2023-2027: strategic plans of Bulgaria and Romania worth €20.5bn approved
Brussels, 7 December 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Bulgaria and...
CAP 2023-2027: Strategic plans of Cyprus and Italy worth €26.9bn approved
Brussels, 2 December 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Cyprus and Italy, respectively worth €373...
CAP 2023-27: Strategic plans of Czechia and Slovakia worth €8.9bn approved
Brussels, 24 November 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Czechia and Slovakia, respectively worth €5.6...
CAP 2023-27: Strategic plans for Estonia and Latvia worth €3.8bn approved
Brussels, 11 November 2022 Today, the CAP strategic plans for Estonia and Latvia, respectively worth...
European Green Deal: EU welcomes provisional deal on LULUCF
Brussels, 11 November 2022 The European Commission welcomes the provisional deal on the Land Use,...
CAP 2023-27: €9bn strategic plans for Croatia, Slovenia and Sweden approved
Brussels, 28 October 2022 Today, the CAP strategic plans for Croatia, worth around €3.4 billion; Slovenia, around...
WTO: Agriculture meeting highlights food security and MC12 outcomes
Geneva, 19 September 2022 Food security was the main focus of the meeting of the...
Support for the dairy sector – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 17 August 2022 See question(s) : E-002258/2022 EN E-002258/2022 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on...
Rural economy – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 16 August 2022 See question(s) : E-002388/2022 EN E-002388/2022 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on...
Eurobarometer: Europeans want stable food supply as CAP objective
Brussels, 21 June 2022 According to the latest Eurobarometer on agriculture and the CAP published today,...
Tax relief within agriculture and forestry – EU Commission answer
See question(s) : P-001365/2022 Brussels, 9 June 2022 Article 15(3) of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)...
EU Commissioner Wojciechowski on the 60th CAP anniversary
Strasbourg, 6 June 2022 Dear President, Honourable Members, 60 years ago, the six founding countries...
Ukraine and CAP: Main results of the EU Agriculture Council on 21 March 2022
Brussels, 21 March 2922 Market situation in the wake of the Ukraine invasion The Council...
EU-Abgeordnete Martina Michels (Die Linke) zur GAP: Kraftlose Reform zum Wohl der Agrarkonzerne
Straßburg, 23.11.2021 Martina Michels, Sprecherin von DIE LINKE. im Europaparlament, erklärt zur heutigen Abstimmung über...
EVP/CDU-Abgeordnete zur GAP-Annahme: Verstärkte Umweltmaßnahmen, mehr Gelder für kleine und Familienbetriebe
Für Norbert Lins (Vorsitzender des Landwirtschaftsausschusses des Europäischen Parlaments) ist die heutige Annahme des Gesetzespakets...
Renew Europe works for a greener, fairer and more resilient CAP
November 23 2021 Renew Europe was at the forefront of the final compromise adopted today...
S&Ds: We shaped a new green, fair and more social CAP
Three years after the proposal put forward by the Commission and many rounds of negotiations...
ECR on new CAP: Secure food supply hand in hand with environmental protection
The ECR Group welcomes the reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) adopted today by the European...
Chance für Agrarwende verpasst – EU-Abgeordneter Sven Giegold (Grüne/EFA)
“Die erschreckend schwache neue Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik wurde heute endgültig vom Europaparlament bestätigt. Mit den Stimmen...
EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski: Remarks before and following the CAP vote
Strasbourg, 23 November 2021 Opening statement to the plenary debate in the European Parliament on...
MEPs approve Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in final vote
New policy strengthens biodiversity and adheres to EU environmental and climate laws and commitments 10%...
EP Background on the Common Agricultural Policy: how does the EU support farmers?
Access to video: Timeline: Common Agricultural Policy (Video duration:02:53) What is the Common Agricultural Policy?...
EU Commission adopts measure to increase cash flow of farmers
Brussels, 4 August 2021, Today, the European Commission adopted a measure allowing farmers to receive...