‘Simplification, not deregulation’: European Parliament seeks balance between relief for farmers and environmental goals in CAP simplification discussion
By Euractiv | 15 Oct, 2025
The European Parliament’s agriculture committee (AGRI) held a preparatory meeting last week to begin examining the European Commission’s CAP simplification package.
EU agriculture ministers expected to reach a common position on the CAP simplification package, says Portugal's José Manuel Fernandes
Ahead of the European Parliament's AGRI Committee meeting, Portugal's agriculture minister outlined the country's priorities and expressed confidence that Member States are moving towards a common position.
‘Simplification, not deregulation’: European Parliament seeks balance between relief for farmers and environmental goals in CAP simplification discussion
The European Parliament’s agriculture committee (AGRI) held a preparatory meeting last week to begin examining the European Commission’s CAP simplification package.
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