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Co-Financing of Public Goods
VALENTIN ZAHRNT , 28 JAN 2010
Many argue that we should first agree on the objectives of the future CAP, then select the most suitable policy instruments, and talk about financing only at the very end. This contribution submits four theses on co-financing, asking ‘how strong is the European interest, and how can CAP contributions to agricultural subsidies be adapted to it’?
Read in fullLandowners and Conservationists Join Forces in Vision for the CAP
JENNA HEGARTY , 27 JAN 2010
The CLA and RSPB today (Wednesday, 27 January) launch their joint vision for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Read in fullSpanish Presidency Sets Out its Agricultural Priorities
IEEP, 25 JAN 2010
At the first Agriculture Council of the Spanish Presidency new Council President Spanish Minister Elena Espinosa outlined the Presidency priorities for agriculture over the next six months.
Read in fullUK Government Analysis of 2007/08 Agricultural Price Spikes Leads to Call for Further Trade Liberalisation
IEEP, 22 JAN 2010
A UK Government report analysing the price spikes for agricultural commodities in 2007/08, concludes that these were exacerbated by poorly performing markets. Authors argue for a further opening up of the international agricultural market and specifically, for the EU to “phase out agricultural subsidies such as Pillar 1 of the CAP" over market intervention protecting consumers.
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UK Government Analysis of 2007/08 Agricultural Price Spikes Leads to Call for Further Trade Liberalisation
A UK Government report analysing the price spikes for agricultural commodities in 2007/08, concludes that these were exacerbated by poorly performing markets.... Read in full
CAP and Trade
Current WTO agreements offer the EU some ability to intervene in agricultural markets and subsidise exports without running foul of the trade... Read in full
Beyond the Immediate Horizon – A CAP Fit for 2020?
In this IEEP CAP2020 Policy Briefing, we review the future of the CAP in light of the upcoming appointment of a new... Read in full
September Agriculture Council Dominated by Dairy
As expected, the current ‘dairy crisis’ dominated discussions at the September Agriculture Council, although no firm conclusions were reached. Other issues discussed... Read in full
CAP Reform Profile - Austria
In this new CAP2020 Member State Reform Profile, the position of Austria on further reform of the CAP is discussed. The Austrian... Read in full
Swedish Presidency Starts to Take Shape
Following the first Agriculture Council meeting of its Presidency, Sweden has published a discussion document on 'climate change and agriculture' in preparation... Read in full
What Would Society Look Like if it Were Run Like the CAP?
In this article, Valentin Zahrnt discusses the role of markets in the context of the CAP reform. The author suggests that although... Read in full