Results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 23 February 2026

Ministers discussed the CAP national recommendations proposed by the Commission. Discussions focused on the scope of the recommendations, particularly their role in shaping CAP interventions, their interaction with other policy areas under the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), the timeline for their adoption, and the involvement of member states in the process.

Key concerns raised by member states included the need for timely issuance of recommendations to support national planning, where many called for appropriate transitional arrangements.  Ministers also reminded of the need to ensure that the recommendations are evidence-based, aligned with national priorities and local specificities and based on the existing CAP strategic plans.

Press conference

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