On 15 July, Jacob Jensen, Denmark’s Minister for Meals, Agriculture and Fisheries, introduced the principle agricultural priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council to the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Improvement. Denmark holds the rotating Presidency till the top of 2025.
In accordance with Jensen, the Presidency will deal with easing the executive burden for farmers whereas persevering with to advertise the inexperienced transition and enhance animal welfare. A key precedence will probably be to conclude the continued negotiations on the widespread agricultural coverage (CAP) simplification bundle, whereas additionally beginning discussions on the CAP framework past 2027.
A number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) raised issues concerning truthful circumstances for EU farmers within the context of the Mercosur Settlement and animal welfare requirements. Questions had been additionally requested on how the Presidency intends to assist EU protein and fertiliser self-sufficiency and to offer stronger backing for natural farming.
Different MEPs highlighted the significance of guaranteeing that the inexperienced transition doesn’t undermine the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector. The Presidency’s dedication to balancing simplification with bold local weather and sustainability targets will due to this fact be a central theme within the months forward.
September 4, 2025/ European Parliament/ European Union.
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