Minister for Rural Development, Sándor Fazekas, chair of the Council, told the press conference that seven countries rejected the Presidency’s conclusions, and one abstained.
Mr Fazekas emphasised a part of the document whereby the CAP has to remain a common policy, with three main objectives including, sustainable food production; the sustainable management of natural resources and fight against climate change; and balanced territorial development.
Dacian Ciolos, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, described the Presidency’s document as a success and a “real added value,” at the press conference. Mr Ciolos thinks that the document contains the main proposals of the Commission and lays a “solid basis” for negotiations, with the European Parliament.
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