Brussels, 03/10/2012 (Agence Europe) - The technical level discussions on the internal convergence aspect (new distribution of direct aid) of the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform, which were held in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) on Monday 1 October, proved complicated, as the EU countries have widely differing points of view.
For direct payments, the Commission proposes reaching a uniform level of rights to direct payments (basic payment) at national or regional level by...