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The European Union's agriculture ministers met on September 22 and 23, 2025, in Brussels within the framework of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRI) to discuss the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027, international trade agreements, and other current agricultural issues.
On the first day, the European Commission presented its proposal for reforming the CAP, which includes adjustments to the common market organization and the European school program. Ministers discussed the budgetary implications and expressed concern about the administrative complexity and the need for greater flexibility to adapt measures to national conditions. Several countries insisted that simplifying the CAP is key to ensuring its effectiveness and maintaining the profitability of the agricultural sector.
On the second day, the Council addressed agri-food trade relations with strategic partners such as Mercosur, Mexico, the United States, Ukraine, and Indonesia. The Commission reported on the status of negotiations and safeguard measures to protect the most sensitive sectors. Ministers agreed on the importance of diversifying export markets and strengthening European competitiveness in a context of growing international pressure.
In addition, the Council discussed other issues of interest: African swine fever (ASF), based on the experience presented by Estonia; the European water resilience strategy promoted by Germany; and the use of basic substances for plant protection, together with the control of species such as cormorants.
The Danish Presidency of the Council announced that the next ministerial meetings will focus on advancing the pillars of the future CAP, with particular attention to ecological architecture, food security, and agricultural innovation.
September 22-23 2025/ Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRI)/ European Union.
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