Council approves conclusions on farmer-focused post-2027 CAP

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The Council of the EU has unanimously approved conclusions on a farmer-focused post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The conclusions emphasise maintaining the CAP's two-pillar structure, call for dedicated resources, and stress the need for simplified procedures. Key focus areas include improving farmers' position in the food supply chain, supporting young farmers, providing incentives for the green transition, and crisis-proofing agriculture. The Council has urged the European Commission to consider these conclusions when preparing future CAP legislative proposals and the upcoming Vision for Agriculture and Food.