Is the end of transitional national aid coming?

The debates on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2028 are actively underway both in Brussels and in Bulgaria. At the third meeting between the agricultural ministry and the sector, it was again discussed what will change in the support for farmers and how this relates to the EU budget for the period 2028–2034. Read more: Minister Tachov: CAP budget must guarantee at least current levels of support One of the issues discussed was whether the so-called Transitional National Aid (TNA) will remain – the well-known support for the "Tobacco", sheep and goat, cattle and buffalo sectors. Bulgaria clearly stated that it wants this aid to be preserved. Agricultural Minister Georgi Tachov emphasized: "For us, it is important to ensure support opportunities for all farmers... including agricultural holders from vulnerable sectors who have so far received support through the Transitional National Aid." However, the representative of the European Commission, Mario Milushev – ...