The reform of the CAP and the measures for the milk sector, priority for the EU this year
on January 10, 2011
The reform of the new common agricultural policy (Cap) as well as the situation facing the dairy sector will focus the debates as well as the priorities that will address the European Union (EU) in agriculture during the current year. Looking ahead to the first half, is expected that the Council of Ministers of the EU, which represents Governments, and the European Parliament move in the concluding observations on the initial proposals of the European Commission (EC) on the review of the CAP. Already in the month of July, the EC will present the legislative texts for negotiations on the reform, which will not be finalized until next year. Today, the proposals on the table are not conclusive, because no budget figures have been quantified.
To date, the EC has announced a project that would replace the current subsidies for a new deal to increase the amount of aid to farmers or ranchers to submit certain services to the environment. Also, the 27 Member States deepen proposals offered by Brussels to improve the situation of the dairy market. For example, possible alliances between farmers in order to collectively negotiate prices, reinforcing its position against the power exerted by the industry. During this semester, the rotating Presidency of the EU that will exercise Hungary, hopes to make progress in plans that favor the beekeeping sector and protection of the forest environment. Also expected to finalize the reports on the plan of action to improve animal welfare as well as the implementation of regulations on standards of quality food and designations of origin. Poland action Hungary from the second half of this year. The EU institutions will still discuss the future of the CAP from the year 2014, which will end the current Community budget. The negotiation of the reform will not end until next year.
