The German federal government views potential EU rule changes on permanent grassland with concern, fearing setbacks in environmental and climate action.
By Julia Dahm
Ideas from the European Commission for relaxed environmental regulations in the Common Agricultural Policy have sparked criticism. Scientists fear disadvantages for climate action.
By Julia Dahm
In order to reduce bureaucracy in the Common Agricultural Policy, the European Commission could relax requirements for organic farmers. Meanwhile, other planned measures are more likely to benefit the authorities.
By Julia Dahm
For more environmental and climate protection in agriculture without a higher EU agricultural budget, researchers recommend a combination of taxes and refunds. However, the necessary approval for the proposals is unlikely to be achieved.
By Julia Dahm
Since the beginning of the year, CAP direct payments in Germany have also been linked to compliance with labor law standards. However, trade unionists still see gaps in the implementation of so-called social conditionality.
By Julia Dahm
The Agora Agrar think tank has a different vision for the EU Common Agricultural Policy than the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture. Director Harald Grethe rejects its proposal to distribute direct payments according to need.
By Julia Dahm
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to keep her promise to reduce bureaucracy: on Thursday, the European Commission will present its proposals. Member states should, for example, be able to act more flexibly in the national implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy.
By Julia Dahm
