Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-002877/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)
The Commission proposed a reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP) and integration of the agricultural budget into flexible national plans, in order for funding to be rerouted to other priorities. The proposal was scrapped after opposition from farmers, agriculture ministers and the farming lobby. Although the structure of the CAP has been salvaged, it will suffer major budget cuts of an estimated 15 % to 25 %, which will affect direct payments to farmers and is liable to spark renewed protests.
Since the current structure of the CAP is to be retained, how will the Commission manage the impact of these estimated budget cuts on farmers, particularly when it comes to keeping farms viable and competitive, and ensuring long-term food security and the sustainability of the agricultural sector, given the EU’s new strategic priorities?
Submitted: 15.7.2025