The European Commission’s proposal for the CAP budget from 2021 to 2027 is to reduce it by 5%. There have been strong calls from various sources to at least maintain the existing budget in the next programming period.
“As you know, member states have the option to increase their contributions to the overall MS budget. This decision must be made by unanimity. I am sure that all of you have seen statements by some EU leaders that they do not wish to contribute more finance to the EU budget,” Hogan said in his speech.
“I encourage you to bring the full might of your considerable political influence to bear in addressing this key issue. We are on the same team in this regard.”
The European Parliament and the heads of state and government that form the Council of the EU will make the final decision on the EU budget.
“You must turn your focus to the co-legislators, in whose hands the budget now lies,” Hogan said.
Renationalisation
He also addressed the criticism from some parts that the CAP proposal could be seen as "renationalisation" of the decades-old policy.
“Let me explain precisely what safeguards we are proposing to ensure that we do not have 'renationalisation'.”
Hogan explained that the legislation will include common EU objectives, basic EU requirements applicable to the types of interventions, as well as several important common elements:
The approval of the CAP Strategic Plans will include a thorough assessment of the completeness, consistency and coherence and the effective contribution to the CAP objectives of the national strategy and MS will be supported by the Commission in the preparation of the CAP plans.Annual performance reporting will allow for the early detection of risks and the first signs of under-performance. Depending on the circumstances, the Commission will be able to take appropriate corrective action, including the request to MS to draw up an action plan, suspension of payments and financial correction. Of course, we will focus on helping MS to get things right for farmers.Appropriate evaluation requirements have to be designed to allow a timely assessment of the performance of the policy as well as take on board lessons. While the MS will be responsible for the evaluation of the strategic plans, the Commission will present a report on the first results of the performance, based on the first three years of the implementation of the strategic plans. Read more
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The European Commission’s proposal for the CAP budget from 2021 to 2027 is to reduce it by 5%. There have been strong calls from various sources to at least maintain the existing budget in the next programming period.
“As you know, member states have the option to increase their contributions to the overall MS budget. This decision must be made by unanimity. I am sure that all of you have seen statements by some EU leaders that they do not wish to contribute more finance to the EU budget,” Hogan said in his speech.
“I encourage you to bring the full might of your considerable political influence to bear in addressing this key issue. We are on the same team in this regard.”
The European Parliament and the heads of state and government that form the Council of the EU will make the final decision on the EU budget.
“You must turn your focus to the co-legislators, in whose hands the budget now lies,” Hogan said.
Renationalisation
He also addressed the criticism from some parts that the CAP proposal could be seen as "renationalisation" of the decades-old policy.
“Let me explain precisely what safeguards we are proposing to ensure that we do not have 'renationalisation'.”
Hogan explained that the legislation will include common EU objectives, basic EU requirements applicable to the types of interventions, as well as several important common elements:
The approval of the CAP Strategic Plans will include a thorough assessment of the completeness, consistency and coherence and the effective contribution to the CAP objectives of the national strategy and MS will be supported by the Commission in the preparation of the CAP plans.Annual performance reporting will allow for the early detection of risks and the first signs of under-performance. Depending on the circumstances, the Commission will be able to take appropriate corrective action, including the request to MS to draw up an action plan, suspension of payments and financial correction. Of course, we will focus on helping MS to get things right for farmers.Appropriate evaluation requirements have to be designed to allow a timely assessment of the performance of the policy as well as take on board lessons. While the MS will be responsible for the evaluation of the strategic plans, the Commission will present a report on the first results of the performance, based on the first three years of the implementation of the strategic plans. Read more
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