Brussels – Maša Žagar, the State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, expressed her support for maintaining the current implementation model and key elements of the Common Agricultural Policy during the initial talks regarding the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy in the context of the long-term budget for the union (MFF) 2028-34. However, she pointed out that the proposal does not fully address the essential needs of Slovenian farmers.
Agriculture ministers from EU member states convened to discuss a set of proposals for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy within the MFF 2028-34. The European Commission’s proposal indicates nearly 294 billion euros in support for agricultural holdings, part of a total budget approaching 2000 billion euros.
As per the allocation details released last week, Slovenia is set to receive 1.34 billion euros, with member states having the option to distribute a portion of the remaining funds to support farmers and other agriculture-related initiatives through national-regional plans.
Žagar welcomed the retention of the current implementation model and key components of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, she highlighted that the Commission’s proposal fails to fully meet the critical requirements of Slovenian farmers, particularly concerning financing, infrastructure investments, and fostering a supportive knowledge and innovation environment in agriculture.
Consequently, Slovenia will advocate for increased flexibility and adequate support for these measures during the ongoing negotiations, as stated by the Ministry of Agriculture. (September 23)
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