The level of ambition of the eco-schemes (green programmes), the modalities of capping direct aids, the new control rules or the new cross-compliance provisions are the main ‘hot topics’ of the negotiations between the three EU institutions on the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) (see EUROPE B12588A10, B12586A7). In addition, EU Council and European Parliament negotiators have yet to agree on the details of the transitional measures, with the new CAP due to enter into force...