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In the European Parliament in April, changes to the CAP, more before the European elections is requested by the Ministry of AAT

Regulation & Compliances
Published Mar 28, 2024

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The European Parliament has approved changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), introducing flexibility in Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) standards, such as temporary derogations for unforeseen climatic conditions, allowing member states to adjust GAEC standards, and exempting small farms from certain CAP compliance penalties. These changes, expected to be in force by the end of spring, also permit amendments to CAP strategic plans biannually. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture and Trade supports the establishment of a price observatory for the agri-food chain to combat speculation and ensure fair profit distribution, alongside looking forward to improvements in the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and simplifications in the Agricultural Market Support system.
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The European Parliament passes the approval of the review of certain regulations of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after the green light of the special committee on agriculture. The issue is expected to be raised at the April 22-25 meeting so that the regulation can be formally approved by the Council and come into force by the end of spring. One of the main changes to the Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) standards approved by the Special Committee on Agriculture is that a general provision is introduced to allow Member States to grant temporary and targeted derogations from certain condition requirements in the event of unforeseen climatic conditions. There is also a possibility for the member states to proceed with a review regarding the conditions of suitability and regarding the standards of Good Agricultural and Environmental Status (GAEC). It concerns CFP 8 for a minimum percentage of land set aside for non-productive areas or elements, CFP 7 for ...
Source: Agrotypos
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