Agriculture and Fisheries Council: Cyprus Presidency sets priorities for the first half of 2026

At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting held on 26 January 2026, the Cypriot Presidency presented its work program and priorities for the first half of the year. Agriculture and fisheries were highlighted as essential economic drivers for rural and coastal areas in Europe, ensuring food security, supporting strategic autonomy, and contributing to environmental management and regional resilience. The Presidency emphasized its commitment to promoting a fair, competitive, and sustainable primary production sector, while advocating for a comprehensive approach to the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In this context, Cyprus stressed the importance of developing robust legislative frameworks to help farmers and fishermen deal with climate impacts, market disruptions, animal and plant health risks, and rising production costs. These challenges, according to the Presidency, represent a serious threat to the stability and viability of ...