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European ministers negotiate post-2027 CAP reform

By , based on L’essentiel

European Union agriculture ministers are meeting on 26 and 27 October in Luxembourg to agree a common position on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2027. They will then negotiate with the European Parliament, while discussions include support for large farms, L’essentiel reports.

Agriculture ministers from the 27 European Union member states are meeting on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October in Luxembourg to try to adopt a common position on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2027, according to the media outlet L’essentiel. The reform is intended to accompany the EU’s multiannual budget for 2028–2034.

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