Common Agricultural Policy 2014: Is it for the best? If yes, for whose?

Bălașa Mihai-Rafael

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to address the aspects surrounding the arrival of the new Common Agricultural Policy in 2014. After a thorough discussion we will form an opinion on whether the new policy will be in ‘trend’ with the new direction the European Union is trying to push the member states, or even more, whether it is too ahead of its time or actually the opposite. In brief words, the new policy consists of tweaks in regulations which confront in a more direct way a ‘new’ battle front for the future of Agriculture: environmental issues. Or

Introduction

With the future EU agricultural policy agriculture a more reliable and stable framework is expected for the coming years. It is agreed that the agricultural policy in Europe ecological and sustainable. The essence of the reform is an effective greening. This is not only a longer reach to Ecology but also the principle of ‘Public money for public services’ even more to the fore.

In the final negotiations on 24 September 2013, Council, European Parliament and the Commission had agreed on improved funding conditions for structurally weak regions and the absence of a stronger redistribution of direct payments.

In the overall package of the elements introduced by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture approach was anchored, all establishments to provide for a limited amount of its faces an additional promotion instead of unilaterally cut back on the large farms. Through this new instrument smaller farms are targeted better off.

The future

After years of intensive negotiations between the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament and the European Commission, the reform package for the design of future Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union was formally decided.

Following the European Parliament and the Council of Agriculture has approved the overall package and the transition rules for 2014 on 16 December 2013, Brussels.

Agriculture, rural areas and environmental protection will be strengthened. With the future EU agricultural policy agriculture a more reliable and stable framework is expected for the coming years. It is agreed that the agricultural policy in Europe ecological and sustainable. The essence of the reform is an effective greening. This is not only a longer reach to Ecology but also the principle of ‘Public money for public services’ even more to the fore.

In the final negotiations on 24 September 2013, Council, European Parliament and the Commission had agreed on improved funding conditions for structurally weak regions and the absence of a stronger redistribution of direct payments. In the overall package of the elements introduced by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture approach was anchored, all establishments to provide for a limited amount of its faces an additional promotion instead of unilaterally cut back on the large farms. Through this new instrument smaller farms are targeted better off.