Common Agricultural Policy
Coverage of Common Agricultural Policy in the Nexus archive.
- EU farming support contributing to pricier healthy food, says UN
The UN's FAO report attributes rising prices of healthy food in Europe to EU farm subsidies favoring starchy crops and meat over fruits and vegetables. The cost of a daily healthy diet increased by 36% from 2021 to 2025, with vegetables, fruits, and legumes accounting for 60% of the cost. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy and lack of investment in labor-intensive crop research are cited as key factors.
- European prosecutors publish first indictment of Greek MPs in farm scandal
European prosecutors have indicted four Greek MPs and others in a farm fraud scandal involving misuse of EU agricultural funds. The case centers on OPEKEPE, the organization responsible for distributing these funds, with charges including abuse of trust and unlawful management.
- HARVEST: Crisis? What crisis?
The article addresses topics including the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the agrifish Council, and EU-Mexico relations, with a title questioning the existence of a crisis. It implies stability or resolution in these areas.
- HARVEST: Own resources conundrum
The article discusses challenges related to own resources in the context of a livestock strategy, Agrifish, and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Key topics include agricultural resource management and policy frameworks.
- Commission proposes CAP changes to support farmers hit by fertiliser costs
The EU Commission proposes changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser costs. EU countries will be permitted to use unspent rural development funds to enhance farm liquidity.
- HARVEST: Spat in promotion
The article discusses a dispute over the Common Agricultural Policy during the Irish presidency, involving fertilizers.