Brussels seeks to finalise an agreement with Mercosur countries
Agriculture continues to divide Member States and has prompted an urgent meeting. To secure a majority, the Commission made new commitments to the Common Agricultural Policy.
Brussels gives in to farmers, suspends carbon charge on fertilisers and safeguards CAP support
France and Italy formally requested the exclusion of fertilisers from the new European carbon tariff, arguing it is necessary to protect farmers.
Brussels proposes €293.7 billion for farmers between 2028 and 2034
The funds already reserved for the Common Agricultural Policy will be added to the €6.3 billion available to address market disturbances.
