Brussels, 27/05/2016 (Agence Europe) - Simplification of the rules on the greening of aid, which accounted for 30% of direct payments paid out if they respected environmental requirements, is a priority for the European Commission. Commissioner Phil Hogan confirmed this priority on Tuesday 24 May during a debate with MEPs from the European Parliament's agriculture committee.
The Commissioner indicated "between 15 and 20 adjustments of greening requirements to reduce red tape for farmers and...