Brussels, 06/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission's proposal for “greening” of the common agricultural policy (CAP), accounting for 30% of direct payments to famers, is challenged by those in the sector. It is also criticised in a number of capitals, e.g. in Germany. The Commission is to present, on Wednesday 12 October, its proposals on the post-2013 CAP.
During a seminar on Thursday 6 October on the future of the CAP, Gerd Sonnleitner, who heads the Copa (European...