EU agriculture ministers met in Brussels to discuss reforms for financing support in agriculture, focusing on reducing bureaucracy rather than subsidies. They outlined key directions for revising the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028-2034, amidst criticism that the current program benefits large-scale farm owners. The ministers emphasized enhancing farmers' competitiveness and ensuring a fair standard of living, while also addressing demographic challenges in the sector. The first proposal for CAP reform is expected by 2026. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)