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Latest from Brussels

Cork 2.0 – where now for Rural Development?

September 2, 2016 ARC

What may turn out to be a very important EU Commission Rural Development event is being held in Cork, Ireland, this coming Monday. Oliver Moore explains why. […]

Main stories

CAP direct payments post 2020: German positions

December 20, 2015 Sebastian Lakner

What are the different political parties’ positions – in Germany and at EU level – likely to be regarding CAP reform? with Sebastian Lanker. […]

Latest from EU Member States

Northern Ireland Court Rules Zero Percent Modulation to Pillar II

January 2, 2014 Oliver Moore

Just how did Northern Ireland drop from 7% to 0% modulation in just 10 days? […]

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CAP UK: DEFRA plan for business as usual?

November 15, 2013 Peter Crosskey

With UK nations having more autonomy than ever before, what is in the DEFRA consultation for England? […]

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CAP Refrom: Is France Getting Cold Feet?

October 11, 2013 Samuel Féret

After initial positive soundings, is France now getting scared of genuine CAP reform? […]

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Parliament CAP vote defies citizens, environment

October 1, 2013 ARC

Parliament rubber stamps legislation bad for citizens, rural areas and the environment, but battle continues. […]

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Is September the Month to Salvage Pillar 2 of the CAP?

September 4, 2013 ARC

Arc2020 joined forces with 7 other environmental organizations to issue an open letter at a crucial time in the remaining CAP negotiations […]

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Will 16,000 UK holdings lose Single Payments?

August 26, 2013 Peter Crosskey

UK committed to applying an “active farmer” test to ensure SPS payments in future […]

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Government position on CAP not popular with NGOs

July 5, 2012 Myrto Pispini

As Spain finally publishes its official position, environmental NGOs take a closer look […]

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