23
Nov
2021
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Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other regulations (debate)
– Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen! The Common Agricultural Policy and our farmers are our best guarantee of affordable and healthy food. If 50 years ago food production was at the heart of the CAP, today environmental, biodiversity and climate protection are at the top of its goals. And that's right. Farmers are and want to be part of the solution. But in order for them to play this role and for us not to become dependent on imports that are not produced to the same standards, we must also ensure the survival of our farmers. The reform that we are passing here today is, in my view, creating this difficult balancing act. My respect goes to the farmers who are willing to help, to do more for the same EU money and at the same time to accept the loss of yield in order to achieve our common goals. I have no understanding of those who are still trying to torpedo this reform. Irresponsible, because a no also means no to more climate and environmental protection. So, vote for it! Take responsibility for our environment and our farmers!