The Eurodvput of the Popular Party and the Speaker of the Report on the Future General Agricultural Policy (PAC) after 2027, Carmen Kopo, The “own and solid” budget for the PAC went out today in order to “continue to remain that flagship of European politics.” At the press conference in Strasbourg today he said: “PAC can continue to do his job only if it is separated from cohesion“. The report, which was presented with the commission on agriculture and the development of rural regions (Comagri) a few days after the following financial foundation of 2028-2034 is decided in a complex context. The budget is reduced Which implies direct productivity of farmers and agricultural assets. ”
Thus, the Andalusian parliamentarian reacts to the news about the budget proposal for the period 2028-2034, which is grouped in the same game as the resources that have so far been classified as agricultural funds and rally funds, two points, which they were still meticulously different. Their unification can mean Reducing what is still called PAC to 20%Which will be foreseen for defense costs, the elections said.
PAC is currently mobilizing 386,000 million The euro, which implies that capital, encountered in the interests of the largest military payment, will be more than 77,000 million. Andalusia, p 1,332 million Perceived only last year, this is a community with the largest budget in this line.
Strategic sector
During his appearance, the deputy coordinator of the agricultural commission emphasized that “PAC is the true embryo of agriculture as Strategic sector The key in the commercial balance of Europe ”, remembering that the European Agro brings more than 230,000 million euros in export per year.” The fortress that we firmly protect, ”he said.
Among the central axes of the report, the Andalusian members of European Europe emphasized the protection of direct active AIDS, with special attention to “Small, medium, youth and women.” He also defended the support of Pluriaktiv and considered the key to maintaining the associated assistance that decisions for European farmers. “
Crespo also advocated “a more competitive, modern and adapted PAC to the needs of the agricultural rendering sector” and defended a clear commitment SimplificationWith a policy that “priority of stimuli” and “seeks the return of a farmer using tools, measures and programs that contribute to a fair price.”
In this line, he explained that Simplify the ecoregmerthat “they will remain volunteers and will be encouraged”, rejecting their increase or the introduction of new requirements.
Generation relay
He generation relay This was another of the biggest problems: “This is the maximum priority, because only 11% of farmers are less than 40 years old,” he said. The report includes specific measures to promote young people, such as direct assistance, access to loans, tax benefits and support for the transfer of land, as well as financial instruments developed with the European Investment Bank (Bei).
Crespo also appreciated the proposals for promotion Women’s leadership In the field: “We want to finish the glass ceiling and move to complete equality,” he said. He also defended the strengthening of the agricultural role in the AGRI -Plood chain, “the fight against unjust commercial practice and will clearly shake about reciprocity in both current and future trade agreements.”
As for stability and innovation, a member of the directors emphasized the impulse to Digitalization, bioeconomics, circular economy and diversification of agricultural income in new niches, such as carbon loans, biogas, hemp or natural fibers for the textile sector. “We want a European marking that is even closer to the consumer,” he added.
The report also enhances the strategic role Increasing cattle, With the support of animal health and associated AIDS, to guarantee its viability. He introduces innovative measures on mental health in this area, with psychological support programs against stress and loneliness, and offers a more effective agricultural reserve and a more affordable agricultural agricultural agricultural body in the face of extreme crises and phenomena.
The agrarian policy, according to Kryu, should also be a “tool for Social and territorial stability And an important component of the EU Security and Defense Policy. “In this regard, he emphasized the role of agriculture” not only as an economic sector, but also as a geopolitical cornerstone of Europe. “
As a novelty, the report is placed “Water in the center of politics Agrarian ”, with investment proposals in the field of water infrastructure, technologies for sustainable irrigation and efficiency, such as the use of regenerated and desalination waters.
