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On 10 June 2026, the European Commission proposed special post-accession conditions for Ukrainian agricultural products, such as eggs, sugar, and cereals, to prevent market disruption and manage CAP budget impacts. The measures include restricting market access and capping subsidies for sensitive products, with Ukraine expected to fully comply with EU environmental and safety standards. These terms would guide accession negotiations and use the Global Europe instrument for pre-accession funding. Ukraine opposes permanent restrictions, suggesting transitional periods and alignment of standards. The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club also warned against restrictions, advocating a ten-year phase-in to harmonise requirements and support. The indicative accession roadmap is expected in late October 2026.
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On 10 October 2026, the Irish Presidency of the Council presented a revised proposal for the EU’s 2028–2034 budget, keeping the minimum CAP funding at €261 billion while reducing the total EU budget to €1,622 billion. The CAP remains within National and Regional Partnership Plans, with no separate line. Direct payment limits are softened, introducing a voluntary €300,000 cap over the previously mandatory €100,000. Degressivity starts at €100,000, and income support is set between €90–240/ha. 100% EU co-financing for income support continues, but the Unity Safety Net crisis reserve is cut by 30%. Copa-Cogeca rejected the plan due to a real-term CAP cut of over 20%. The proposal is under negotiation with the aim for agreement by end of 2026.
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Technical negotiations in the European Parliament on the post-2027 CAP began on 15 September 2026, with major disagreements emerging, especially regarding support for young farmers and the definition of an active farmer. While some political groups want additional conditions limiting eligibility for inherited farms and cooperatives, others support more flexible rules for small and part-time farmers. Unresolved issues also remain over environmental requirements, capping, degressivity, and governance structure—particularly whether the CAP should remain a standalone plan or integrate into National and Regional Partnership Plans. The Committee on Agriculture is set to vote in December, before a plenary in January 2027. Meanwhile, member states in the Council have expressed support for increased flexibility but continue to differ over the active farmer definition. The Irish Presidency aims for partial agreement at the October meeting, with further technical discussions scheduled.

EU agriculture ministers will meet in Brussels on 28 September 2026 to discuss proposals for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), focusing on fairer distribution of support, generational renewal, risk management, and sector resilience. The agenda also includes current agricultural market pressures, such as high energy and fertiliser costs, low production prices, weather extremes, and disease outbreaks. Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister will attend to address financial aid and sector resilience. Ministers will further debate the Fertilizer Action Plan, while earlier preparatory meetings reviewed strategies to improve competitiveness and reduce import dependence in livestock and protein crops. The Irish Presidency will report on these discussions by year-end. The following day, fisheries issues will be discussed.
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Negotiations in the European Parliament on the status of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 have stalled. On 20 September 2026, political groups in the Parliament’s Agriculture Committee—S&D, PfE, ECR, ESN and The Left—rejected the European Commission’s proposal to merge the CAP with other policies into a single fund. The Commission’s plan envisions combining agriculture, cohesion, and other EU spending into a unified national plan with €300 billion allocated for farmers. However, the opposing groups favour maintaining the CAP as a distinct policy under national plans. This split complicates parliamentary negotiations and the Council discussions, especially as pressure grows to increase the CAP budget.
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