Commissione per l'agricoltura e lo sviluppo rurale

On 9 April 2026, the workshop will address key elements of the proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget and the related sectoral legislative initiatives pertaining to the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The budgetary implications, including allocation mechanisms and financial architecture, as well as the proposed CAP governance model will notably be discussed.

In 2026, the Commission will invest 205 million euros to promote EU agri-food products in Europe and worldwide. On 8 April 2026, Salvatore De Meo (EPP, IT) will present the Implementation Report he has prepared on this promotion policy and his recommendations for improving its effectiveness.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a very severe opinion on the 2028-2034 CAP proposal, which it considers inappropriate and underfunded. On 8 April 2026, the EESC Rapporteur Joe Healy will present this opinion and the related recommendations, and will discuss them with the AGRI Members.

A study examining recent developments in EU farm incomes shows that inflation and rising production costs have led to significant earnings variations across Member States and holding types. The paper, which also analyses existing support mechanisms and outlines policy options to improve their efficiency, will be discussed by AGRI Members on 19 March 2026.

On 18 March 2026, the AGRI Committee will vote on its report on the EU livestock sector and its proposals for the 2027 Pilot Projects.

During the first semester of each year, Committees are invited to hold an exchange of views with their relevant Commissioners on the state of implementation of the current Commission’s Work Programme and priorities for the following one. This “Structured Dialogue” is intended to smooth cooperation between the two institutions. Commissioner Olivér Varhelyi and Commissioner Christophe Hansen will exchange with the AGRI Members on, respectively, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March.

On 5 March 2026, the opinion of the Court of Auditors on the proposal for the next CAP highlights the complexity of the structure proposed by the Commission and the risks associated with it will be presented. ECA Member, Iliana Ivanova, will detail and discuss with AGRI Members the findings and conclusions of the Court, as well as its recommendations.

The AGRI Committee will vote on 5 March 2026 on its opinion on BUDG interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028 – 2034.

On 5 March 2026, the Commission will present its proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards certain production, labelling and certification rules and certain rules on trade with third countries, i.e. the production and labelling of organic products. This proposal is intended to ensure fair competition and the proper functioning of the organic market, and thereby consumer confidence in those products.