Next week, on June 22nd and 23rd, Minister for Agriculture Uldis Augulis will participate in the meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg, where ministers will discuss sustainable fishing in the EU and the latest developments in agriculture.
European Commission (EC) will report on sustainable fishing in the EU, the current situation in fish stock management and possible fishing opportunities for Member States in 2027. The EC will also present its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Ministers will also discuss the situation in agricultural markets. Discussions will include rising input costs, the impact of mineral fertiliser, fuel and electricity prices on the agricultural sector, as well as developments in specific agricultural markets.
The Council will also hold a debate on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027. Ministers will discuss the need to provide Member States with greater flexibility in implementing strategic plans, support for rural development, and how to ensure that the CAP remains a simple and common policy in the EU’s next planning period