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Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports and Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 as regards data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Amendment 1

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1) In its Communication ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU’3 and in the ‘Simpler and Faster Europe: Communication on implementation and simplification’4 , the Commission emphasised the need to enhance competitiveness, foster innovation, and support growth across the Union, for which simplification and reducing administrative burden are critical enabling factors. It is therefore necessary to address costly regulatory burdens, complexities of the legislation and its implementation, including excessive reporting, while paying attention to the specific needs of small and medium entities.

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3 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU’, 29.1.2025, COM(2025) 30final.

4 ‘A simpler and faster Europe: Communication on implementation and simplification’, European Commission 2024-2029, 8556fc33-48a3-4a96-94e8-8ecacef1ea18_en.

Or. en

Justification

While it is important to reduce red tape in the Common Agricultural Policy, the EU needs to ensure that possible simplification steps do not put in danger our environmental and climate goals.

Amendment 2

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1a) To ensure that the CAP remains aligned with the Union’s overarching environmental, climate and animal welfare commitments, while allowing for administrative simplification where appropriate, this regulation partly upholds key policy objectives that reflect the EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food (2025–2029) and the conclusions of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. Simplification should not translate into deregulation or the abandonment of essential goals. In the face of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, agriculture must remain a central lever for sustainability. Given the confirmation by Copernicus that 2024 marked an average temperature increase of 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels, with severe consequences for agricultural productivity, food price inflation, and farmer incomes, the CAP should not fall below the level of ambition already defined in current EU strategies. It should uphold the core goals of resilience, sustainability, and ethics as essential to safeguarding Europe's agri-food future within planetary boundaries and citizens' trust.

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Amendment 3

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1a) In order to achieve CAP effectiveness in reaching its original goals leading towards general policy coherence, the simplification should not entail reduced level of ambition towards the EU climate and biodiversity goals, while effectively allowing for simplification of administrative processes.

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Amendment 4

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) Feedback and experience from the two years of implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans under the current CAP Union legal framework indicate that further, limited adjustments of that legislation are needed in order to address the identified bottlenecks and complexities. These include the fact that specific circumstances, practices and needs of certain groups of farmers - such as organic, young, small-scale, and livestock farmers - are not yet sufficiently taken into account in the CAP Union legal framework, which does not permit Member States to adjust the various instruments to the specific circumstances, needs and practices of those farmers. Also, certain simplification opportunities within the CAP, such as the use of lump-sums or simplified cost options, are underutilised due to complexities in their implementation and management. This can lead to overlapping or ambiguous requirements for farmers, complicate farmers’ access to support, and hinder business development opportunities for farmers, such as for young and new farmers. There are also certain rigidities in the rules impacting how Member States manage and amend their CAP Strategic Plans and fulfil their reporting obligations. Finally, the burden of on-farm-visits and controls on both farmers and administrative bodies still needs to be alleviated, in particular by introducing more efficient methodologies for Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) quality assessments and conditionality controls. Overcoming these bottlenecks and rigidities should help Member States use the CAP Strategic Plans to maximise opportunities for the benefit of farmers and other beneficiaries of the CAP, reduce administrative burden and complexity, and make better use of scarce resources.

(4) Feedback and experience from the two years of implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans under the current CAP Union legal framework indicate that further, limited adjustments of that legislation are needed in order to address the identified bottlenecks and complexities. These include the fact that specific circumstances, practices and needs of certain groups of farmers – such as organic, young, mountain-area, small-scale, and livestock farmers – are not yet sufficiently taken into account in the CAP Union legal framework, which does not permit Member States to adjust the various instruments to the specific circumstances, needs and practices of those farmers. Also, certain simplification opportunities within the CAP, such as the use of lump-sums or simplified cost options, are underutilised due to complexities in their implementation and management. This can lead to overlapping or ambiguous requirements for farmers, and especially for small-scale farmers, complicate farmers’ access to support and hinder business development opportunities for farmers, such as for young and new farmers. There are also certain rigidities in the rules impacting how Member States manage and amend their CAP Strategic Plans and fulfil their reporting obligations. Finally, the burden of on-farm-visits and controls on both farmers and administrative bodies still needs to be alleviated, in particular by introducing more efficient methodologies for Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) quality assessments and conditionality controls. Overcoming these bottlenecks and rigidities should help Member States use the CAP Strategic Plans to maximise opportunities for the benefit of farmers and other beneficiaries of the CAP, reduce administrative burden and complexity, and make better use of scarce resources.

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Amendment 5

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) Article 4(3), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 establishes that, when an agricultural area is used as a grassland and has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, it is to be considered as permanent grassland. However, some farming systems entail crop rotation on arable land where the grasses or other herbaceous forage are not included in the crop rotation for periods longer than five years, but where these areas are ploughed up to remain arable land. As a consequence, farmers in the Member States where such farming systems are applied, face difficulties in managing their agronomic rotations and in remaining viable while meeting the requirements for the implementation of GAEC Standard 1. In addition, the use of longer crop rotations with grasslands may bring significant benefits in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem services, while allowing farmers greater flexibility in their agronomic management. Therefore, in order to promote such flexible and sustainable agronomic practices for the management of grasslands, it should be possible for Member States to extend the period determining the classification of an area as permanent grassland from five years to seven years. Thus, Article 4(3), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be amended.

(5) Article 4(3), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 establishes that, when an agricultural area is used as a grassland and has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, it is to be considered as permanent grassland. However, some farming systems entail crop rotation on arable land where the grasses or other herbaceous forage are not included in the crop rotation for periods longer than five years, but where these areas are ploughed up to remain arable land. As a consequence, farmers in the Member States where such farming systems are applied, face difficulties in managing their agronomic rotations and in remaining viable while meeting the requirements for the implementation of GAEC Standard 1. In addition, the use of longer crop rotations with grasslands may bring significant benefits in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem services, while allowing farmers greater flexibility in their agronomic management. Therefore, in order to promote such flexible and sustainable agronomic practices for the management of grasslands, it should be possible for Member States to extend the period determining the classification of an area as permanent grassland from five years to a maximum of eight years. Thus, Article 4(3), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be amended.

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Amendment 6

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6) In order to minimise the risk of negative impacts on the single market and international trade of the new crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events and catastrophic events in accordance with Articles 41a and 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the interventions under which this Union support is to be granted should be designed by the Member States in such a way that they qualify under the criteria of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (‘Green Box’).

(6) In order to minimise the risk of negative impacts on the single market and international trade of the new crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events and catastrophic events in accordance with Article 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the interventions under which this Union support is to be granted should be designed by the Member States in such a way that they qualify under the criteria of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (‘Green Box’).

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Amendment 7

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8) In view of the exceptional nature of the payment the farmer would receive in an crisis situation, having suffered significant production losses as a result of natural disasters, adverse climatic events or other catastrophic events, and to ensure coherence with payments referred to in Article 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the system of conditionality referred to in Article 12 of that Regulation should not apply to complementary payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under direct payments, referred to in Article 41a of that Regulation.

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Or. en

Amendment 8

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The Common Agricultural Policy foresees a system of conditionality to protect the climate and the environment, including water, soil and biodiversity of ecosystems, public health and plant health as well as animal welfare. Public money should only go to farmers who fulfil the minimal obligations under conditionality. Otherwise farmers would have another incentive not to comply with conditionality.

Amendment 9

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 10

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 11

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9) The system of conditionality comprising Statutory Management Requirements (SMR) and Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) Standards aims to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through an increased awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to comply with those basic standards and requirements. It also aims to increase the consistency of the CAP with the environment, public health, plant health and animal welfare objectives pursued by Union legislation. However, considering that the agricultural area managed by small farmers who benefit from payments under the interventions referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is limited, applying the system of conditionality to such small farmers, who manage majority of farms in the Union, yields insufficient benefits compared to significant costs, and imposes an important administrative burden, on those farmers and national administrations. To reduce such costs and ease the related administrative burden, it is appropriate to exempt small farmers from the application of the system of conditionality.

(9) The system of conditionality comprising Statutory Management Requirements (SMR) and Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) Standards aims to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through an increased awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to comply with those basic standards and requirements. It also aims to increase the consistency of the CAP with the environment, public health, plant health and animal welfare objectives pursued by Union legislation. However, considering that the agricultural area managed by small farmers who benefit from payments under the interventions referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is limited, applying the system of conditionality to such small farmers whose holdings do not exceed 10 hectares, who manage two thirds of farms in the Union, yields insufficient benefits compared to significant costs, and imposes an important administrative burden, on those farmers and national administrations. To reduce such costs and ease the related administrative burden, it is appropriate to exempt small farmers from the application of the system of conditionality, although no impact assessment has been carried out regarding implementation of conditionality since the 2018 legislative proposal, despite this being the 6th law adapting or simplifying conditionality since the political agreement on the CAP reform in 202111a.

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1a Derogations to and simplifications deleting conditionality rules since the 2021 CAP reform agreement: Reg.2022/484 of 23 March 2022, Reg.2022/1317 of 27 July 2022, Reg.2024/587 of 12 Feb 2024, 2024/1235 of 12 March 2024, Reg.2024/1468 of 14th May 2024, Reg.2025/XXX [this proposal published 14th May 2025]

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Amendment 12

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 13

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 14

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9) The system of conditionality comprising Statutory Management Requirements (SMR) and Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) Standards aims to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through an increased awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to comply with those basic standards and requirements. It also aims to increase the consistency of the CAP with the environment, public health, plant health and animal welfare objectives pursued by Union legislation. However, considering that the agricultural area managed by farmers who benefit from payments under the interventions referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is limited, applying the system of conditionality to farmers, who manage farms in the Union, yields insufficient benefits compared to significant costs, and imposes an important administrative burden, on farmers and national administrations. To reduce such costs and ease the related administrative burden, it is appropriate to exempt, where possible, all farmers from the application of the system of conditionality.

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Amendment 15

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9a) Grasslands, peatlands and wetlands, play a pivotal role in climate mitigation, biodiversity protection, and resilience to extreme weather. Weakening the protection of such ecosystems would risk undermining the EU’s commitments under the Global Methane Pledge, the European Climate Law, and the biodiversity strategy. In line with the One Health approach, the EU should pursue ambitious, science-based labelling systems and ensure enforcement mechanisms that protect all animals across the Union, regardless of farm size.

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Amendment 16

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aims to maintain permanent grassland to preserve carbon stock. Points 1.7.3 and 1.9.1.1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 emphasize the importance of maximizing the use of grazing and pasture, which prevents the conversion of permanent grassland into other land uses, and in line with the main objective of GAEC standard 1 preserves carbon stock in permanent grasslands. GAEC standards 3, 5 and 6, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aim to maintain soil organic matter, limit erosion, and protect soils during sensitive periods, respectively. These objectives are already achieved through the tillage and cultivation practices applied in organic plant production, in particular those referred to in point 1.9. of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848. GAEC standard 4, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect water against pollution. Similarly, points 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 and 1.10 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 aim to reduce the risk of water pollution by limiting the use of veterinary medicinal products, restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and restricting stocking density. Experience has shown that organic farming has a positive impact as regards nutrient leaching and run-off, making it less likely that an organic farmer would compromise the quality of water, thereby achieving the main objective of GAEC standard 4. Therefore, given the principles and rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and existing practices under the organic farming systems, organic farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 should be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, as is the case already in respect to GAEC standard 7.

(11) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aims to maintain permanent grassland to preserve carbon stock. Emphasis should be put on the importance of maximizing the use of grazing and pasture, including in agroforestry systems of wooded pastures of high nature value, of an appropriate stocking density respecting the carrying capacity of the given ecosystem, and to prevent the conversion of permanent grassland into other land uses, and in line with the main objective of GAEC standard 1 preserves carbon stock in permanent grasslands. Accordingly, the standard should be strengthened to prevent conversion to other uses and the ratio of permanent grassland within a Member State in relation to the total agricultural area should be maintained with respect to the reference year. GAEC standards 3, 5 and 6, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aim to maintain soil organic matter, limit erosion, and protect soils during sensitive periods, respectively. These objectives are already achieved through the tillage and cultivation practices applied in organic plant production, in particular those referred to in point 1.9. of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848. GAEC standard 4, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect water against pollution. Similarly, points 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 and 1.10 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 aim to reduce the risk of water pollution by limiting the use of veterinary medicinal products, restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and restricting stocking density. Experience has shown that organic farming has a positive impact as regards nutrient leaching and run-off, making it less likely that an organic farmer would compromise the quality of water, thereby achieving the main objective of GAEC standard 4. Therefore, given the principles and rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and existing practices under the organic farming systems, organic farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 should be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 3, 4, 5 and 6, as is the case already in respect to GAEC standard 7.

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Amendment 17

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 18

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aims to maintain permanent grassland to preserve carbon stock. Points 1.7.3 and 1.9.1.1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 emphasize the importance of maximizing the use of grazing and pasture, which prevents the conversion of permanent grassland into other land uses, and in line with the main objective of GAEC standard 1 preserves carbon stock in permanent grasslands. GAEC standards 3, 5 and 6, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aim to maintain soil organic matter, limit erosion, and protect soils during sensitive periods, respectively. These objectives are already achieved through the tillage and cultivation practices applied in organic plant production, in particular those referred to in point 1.9. of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848. GAEC standard 4, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect water against pollution. Similarly, points 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 and 1.10 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 aim to reduce the risk of water pollution by limiting the use of veterinary medicinal products, restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and restricting stocking density. Experience has shown that organic farming has a positive impact as regards nutrient leaching and run-off, making it less likely that an organic farmer would compromise the quality of water, thereby achieving the main objective of GAEC standard 4. Therefore, given the principles and rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and existing practices under the organic farming systems, as well as practices in place in the context of integrated pest management, organic farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and those who apply integrated management in an accredited manner should be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, as is the case already in respect to GAEC standard 7.

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Amendment 19

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aims to maintain permanent grassland to preserve carbon stock. Points 1.7.3 and 1.9.1.1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 emphasize the importance of maximizing the use of grazing and pasture, which prevents the conversion of permanent grassland into other land uses, and in line with the main objective of GAEC standard 1 preserves carbon stock in permanent grasslands. GAEC standards 3, 5 and 6, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 aim to maintain soil organic matter, limit erosion, and protect soils during sensitive periods, respectively. These objectives are already achieved through the tillage and cultivation practices applied in organic plant production, in particular those referred to in point 1.9. of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848. GAEC standard 4, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect water against pollution. Similarly, points 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 and 1.10 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 aim to reduce the risk of water pollution by limiting the use of veterinary medicinal products, restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and restricting stocking density. Experience has shown that organic farming has a positive impact as regards nutrient leaching and run-off, making it less likely that an organic farmer would compromise the quality of water, thereby achieving the main objective of GAEC standard 4. Therefore, given the principles and rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and existing practices under the organic farming systems, organic farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or farmers involved in other sustainable production methods such as integrated farming should be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, as is the case already in respect to GAEC standard 7.

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Amendment 20

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12a) In order to maintain the current level of ambition for achieving the targets set out in Article 6(1)(d), (e) and (f) of Regulation 2021/2115, Member States must ensure that the funds necessary for financing measures previously covered by the regulatory framework are made available in the same amount for other measures under Article 31 and Article 70 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

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Justification

If national measures for environmental and climate protection—previously part of conditionality—can be financially rewarded in the future, this may reduce the funding available for environmental and climate goals. To maintain the same level of environmental and climate protection under the CAP, Member States should allocate an equivalent amount of financial resources to other relevant measures.

Amendment 21

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13) In view of the exceptional nature of the payment the farmer may receive in a crisis situation, having suffered significant production losses as a result of natural disasters, adverse climatic events or other catastrophic events, and to ensure coherence with the payments referred to in Article 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the system of conditionality referred to in Article 14 of that Regulation should not apply to complementary payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under the direct payments referred to in Article 41a of that Regulation.

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Amendment 22

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Justification

Social conditionality in the CAP makes sure that basic and essential working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from legal acts in force are being met. The requirements of social conditionality are European law and will be controlled by the Member states in any way. Deleting this mechanism here, would not bring any simplification but would only advantage those farmers in crisis situations, who do not assure compliance with basic employment and working conditions.

Amendment 23

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 24

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 25

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14) Natural disasters, adverse climatic events and catastrophic events are increasing in their frequency, intensity and duration and are having significant impact on the agricultural sector in the Union. Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 already provides a set of tools for farmers to build up resilience and respond to crisis. The scale of events and their sudden and extraordinary nature call however for expanding instruments available for Member States. Hence, it is appropriate to provide for complementary crisis payments to farmers and to include them as a new type of intervention in the form of direct payments in Article 16 of that Regulation.

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Amendment 26

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 27

Benoit Cassart, Charles Goerens, Valérie Hayer

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 28

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14) Natural disasters, adverse climatic events, such as droughts, and catastrophic events are increasing in their frequency, intensity and duration and are having significant impact on the agricultural sector in the Union. Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 already provides a set of tools for farmers to build up resilience and respond to crisis. The scale of events and their sudden and extraordinary nature call however for expanding instruments available for Member States. Hence, it is appropriate to provide for complementary crisis payments to farmers, funded by extraordinary resources outside the CAP budget, and a bigger crisis reserve, which should also benefit from simplification measures, and to include them as a new type of intervention in the form of direct payments in Article 16 of that Regulation.

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Amendment 29

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(15) Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 allows Member States to retain up to 3 % of the direct payments to be paid to a farmer to support the farmers’ contribution to a risk management tool. A Member State deciding to make use of this option, had to apply it to all beneficiaries of direct payments in a given year. Experience shows that only very few Member States make use of this option. Discussions with the Member States have shown that an obstacle to the implementation of this provision is the lack of risk management tools, either set up by Member States or available through private insurance, available for all farmers receiving direct payments. In order to increase the uptake and use of the possibility provided for in Article 19 of that Regulation, it is necessary to make its implementation more flexible and to adapt it to the existing management tools in Member States. As a result of this amendment, Member States should be able to retain up to 3% of direct payments to be paid to those farmers only for whom risk management schemes exist in a given year. Member States where risk management schemes would exist for all direct payments beneficiaries should be able to continue retaining up to 3% of the direct payments of all such beneficiaries.

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Amendment 30

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19) GAEC standard 2, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect carbon-rich soils. Experience has shown that the requirements set out in the CAP Strategic Plans under the GAEC standard 2 have created challenges for farmers and Member States, particularly as regards the economic viability of the farmers concerned while guaranteeing the protection of carbon-rich soils. Compliance with certain requirements established under GAEC standard 2, such as those involving production limitation may be costly for farmers and significantly limit their capacity to change or adjust the use of their land. Besides, GAEC standard 2 impacts farmers in some Member States more than in others due to the varying proportions of wetlands and peatlands within their territories. While maintaining the existing requirements under GAEC standard 2, where appropriate, set out consistently with mandatory national requirements, as introduced by this Regulation, it should be possible to compensate farmers for the compliance with the obligations resulting from this standard. It should therefore be possible for Member States to exclude GAEC standard 2 from the requirement laid down in Article 31(5), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. This should enable Member States to provide in their CAP Strategic Plans support under the eco-schemes referred to in Article 31 of that Regulation in order for active farmers concerned by GAEC standard 2, to meet the requirements of that standard while maintaining a high level of protection of wetlands and peatlands, in particular the carbon sequestration potential of these areas.

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Justification

Allowing CAP payments for compliance with regulatory measures, rather than exceeding them, calls into question one of the fundamental principles of all payment systems, namely that the measures supported should bring added value beyond compliance with regulations. This does not support the necessary transformation of the CAP. Alternatively, this AM aims at ensuring an effective remuneration of measures to protect carbon rich soils by remunerating any additional requirements for farmers beyond the EU minimum obligation

Amendment 31

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 32

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(21) In the first years of implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans, natural disasters, adverse climatic events or other catastrophic events have impacted many farmers’ production around the Union. That trend is expected to continue in the future. It should therefore be possible for Member States to offer crisis payments in the form of increased direct income support to enable the most affected farmers to be compensated rapidly. To maintain the incentive for farmers to insure their production, Member States should set a higher rate of compensation for those farmers, who are covered by an insurance scheme or other risk management tool. To increase the funds to be mobilised in support of farmers, Member States should be allowed to co-finance those crisis payments with additional national financing of up to 200 %. However Member States should ensure that the total compensation received by the farmer accumulated with other forms of Union or nationally funded support (including additional national financing), private insurance or other risk management schemes does not lead to overcompensation or double-funding.

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Amendment 33

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25) To ensure that when Member States increase the delivery of environmental, climate, animal welfare and anti-microbial resistance objectives, by maintaining or adopting national legislation which goes beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law, the impact of such requirements on the financial and economic situation of the farmers concerned may be kept limited, Article 70(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 needs to be amended to allow Member States to grant support for commitments contributing to compliance with mandatory requirements imposed by national law going beyond the minimum requirements laid down in Union law, irrespective whether they have been newly imposed or were existing already. Furthermore, lifting the limitation of the period during which support may be granted for agri-environment-climate commitments should simplify the management of those commitments for Member States, as it should reduce the need for modifications of those interventions in the CAP Strategic Plans during this programming period due to changes of such national legislation or due to the expiry of the 24 months period during which support may be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with such national legislation.

(25) To lift the limitation of the period during which support may be granted for agri-environment-climate commitments should simplify the management of those commitments for Member States, as it should reduce the need for modifications of those interventions in the CAP Strategic Plans during this programming period due to changes of such national legislation or due to the expiry of the 24 months period during which support may be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with such national legislation.

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Justification

This would lead to funding measures, who are already in place and thus do not bring additional value for European tax payers money.

Amendment 34

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26) Experience has shown that the requirements set out in the CAP Strategic Plans under the GAEC standard 2 have created significant challenges for farmers and Member States, particularly as regards the economic viability of the farmers concerned while guaranteeing the protection of carbon-rich soils. Compliance with certain requirements established under GAEC standard 2, such as those involving production limitation may be costly for farmers and significantly limit their capacity to change or adjust the use of their land. Besides, GAEC standard 2 impacts farmers in some Member States more that in others due to the varying proportions of wetlands and peatlands within their territories. While maintaining the existing requirements under GAEC standard 2, where appropriate, set out consistently with mandatory national requirements, as introduced by this Regulation, it should be possible to compensate farmers for the compliance with the obligations resulting from this standard. It should therefore be possible for Member States to exclude GAEC standard 2 from the requirement laid down in Article 70(3), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 for interventions based on Article 70 of that Regulation. This should enable Member States to provide in their CAP Strategic Plans support under interventions referred to in Article 70 of that Regulation, in order for farmers and other beneficiaries concerned by GAEC standard 2, to meet the requirements of the standard while maintaining a high level of protection of wetlands and peatlands, in particular the carbon sequestration potential of these areas.

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Or. en

Justification

This would ensure that we keep the minimum standard of protection EU wide for carbon-rich soils. At the same time we ask for a real remuneration and incentives for extensive grazing as well as paludiculture on these areas to support farmers.

Amendment 35

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 36

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(33) In order to efficiently support farmers whose production was damaged by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or other catastrophic events, Member States should be able to plan crisis payments not only through direct income support interventions, but also through rural development interventions. Such types of support should offer Member States sufficient flexibility in planning the interventions. However, Member States should ensure consistency between these interventions. Accordingly, provisions regarding the targeting of support and the incentive effect should be the same. In order to ensure sound financial management of the Union funds, Member States should ensure that the total compensation received by the farmer accumulated with other forms of Union or nationally funded support (including additional national financing), private insurance or other risk management schemes does not lead to overcompensation or double-funding.

(33) In order to efficiently support farmers whose production was damaged by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or other catastrophic events, Member States should be able to plan crisis payments through rural development interventions. Such types of support should offer Member States sufficient flexibility in planning the interventions. However, Member States should ensure consistency between these interventions. Accordingly, provisions regarding the targeting of support and the incentive effect should be the same. In order to ensure sound financial management of the Union funds, Member States should ensure that the total compensation received by the farmer accumulated with other forms of Union or nationally funded support (including additional national financing), private insurance or other risk management schemes does not lead to overcompensation or double-funding.

Or. en

Amendment 37

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(41) For the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for the new types of intervention for crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Articles 41a and 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Member States should be able to reserve a certain share of both direct payments and EAFRD funding for these types of intervention. However, with a view of ensuring that sufficient financing remains available to deliver on the other CAP priorities, this share should be limited to a maximum annual amount available per Member State corresponding to 3 % of the total of direct payments and EAFRD funding per year. In order to incite Member States to privilege the use of the instrument set out in Article 41a of that Regulation and financed with direct payments funding, the maximum annual amount that can be reserved by a Member State for this type of intervention should correspond to 4 % of the total of direct payments and EAFRD funding per year, if the Member State decides not to provide support for crisis payments under Article 78a of that Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 38

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 39

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(41) For the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for the new types of intervention for crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Articles 41a and 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Member States should be able to reserve a certain share of both direct payments and EAFRD funding for these types of intervention. However, with a view of ensuring that sufficient financing remains available to deliver on the other CAP priorities, this share should be limited to a maximum annual amount available per Member State corresponding to 3 % of the total of direct payments per year. Member States need to ensure that the amount taken will have no negative effects on the budget of measures under the objectives in Article 6 (d), (e) and (f) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. In order to incite Member States to privilege the use of the instrument set out in Article 41a of that Regulation and financed with direct payments funding, the maximum annual amount that can be reserved by a Member State for this type of intervention should correspond to 4 % of the total of direct payments per year, if the Member State decides not to provide support for crisis payments under Article 78a of that Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

The budget for Articles 41a and 78a should not have a negative impact on environmental, climate and animal welfare objectives.

Amendment 40

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 42

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(42) Due to their special nature, the new types of intervention for crisis payments to farmers under direct payments referred to in Article 41a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 and under rural development referred to in Article 78a of that Regulation should be exempt from the obligation to contribute to the result indicators listed in Annex I to that Regulation.

(42) Due to their special nature, the new types of intervention for crisis payments to farmers under rural development referred to in Article 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be exempt from the obligation to contribute to the result indicators listed in Annex I to that Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 41

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 43

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(43) Additional national financing for complementary crisis payments to farmers provided in accordance with Article 41a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be included in Annex V to the CAP Strategic Plan of the Member State.

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Or. en

Amendment 42

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 43

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Or. en

Amendment 43

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 47

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(47) Article 120 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 ensures that the CAP Strategic Plans are updated to reflect amendments made to the legislative acts listed in Annex XIII to that Regulation concerning the environment and climate to which the CAP Strategic Plans should contribute to and be consistent with. For that purpose, Member States are to assess whether their CAP Strategic Plans should be amended, and where necessary are to submit a request for amendment, where any of the legislative acts is modified. In order to avoid unnecessary administrative processes in the late phase of implementation of CAP Strategic Plans Article 120 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be deleted.

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Or. en

Justification

The CAP should overall contribute to policy coherence and the farmers should benefit from new income opportunities that may be introduced. Deletion of Article 120 goes against Article 11 TFEU.

Amendment 44

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 47

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Or. en

Justification

This proposal would make CAP no longer compliant with the EU's climate and environmental objectives and is in contradiction to Article 11 TFEU. Upcoming legislative acts will need to be coherent and coordinated with the CAP and might give farmers new income opportunities as for instance under the nature restoration regulation.

Amendment 45

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 53

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(53) Additional national financing for complementary crisis payments to farmers provided in accordance with Article 41a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should be subject to the same rules as additional national financing under rural development.

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Or. en

Amendment 46

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 53

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Or. en

Amendment 47

Maria Noichl, Camilla Laureti

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 54

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(54) Pursuant to Article 159 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 the Commission is to review the list of legislative acts in Annex XIII to that Regulation and make legislative proposals to add additional legislative acts to that Annex. In view of the deletion of Article 120 of that Regulation, Article 159 of that Regulation should be deleted to ensure coherence, stability and to avoid disrupting the implementation of CAP Strategic Plans by national authorities, farmers and other beneficiaries.

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 48

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 54

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The CAP should overall contribute to policy coherence and the farmers should benefit from new income opportunities that may be introduced. Deletion of Article 120 goes against Article 11 TFEU.

Amendment 49

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 57

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(57) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to maintain permanent grasslands to preserve carbon stock based on a ratio of permanent grassland in relation to agricultural area at national, regional, subregional, group-of-holdings or holding level in comparison to the reference year 2018, with a maximum decrease of 5 % compared to the reference year. Structural changes to farms that may occur during the programming period 2023-2027, in particular in the livestock sector. These changes may be accompanied by rapid changes in land use at the farm level, in particular to mitigate the impacts of climate change on feed and fodder availability, which may however only show in the available data with a delay. Such evolution of structural changes to farms may lead to variations in the annual ratio of permanent grasslands compared to the reference year 2018. In view of these variations and with a view to facilitating the implementation of GAEC standard 1, the maximum percentage of the decrease of the ratio of permanent grassland compared to the reference year 2018 should be increased to 10 %, to enable the Member States to take into account the developments during the programming period 2023-2027 and needs of farms, in particular in the livestock sector.

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Or. en

Justification

Since the European Commission did not provide the legislator with an appropriate impact assessment, the legislator does not have official numbers on the exact impact of the changes proposed here. Based on estimates, this change could release around 125 million tons of additional CO2 across the EU. This amount roughly corresponds to the total greenhouse gas emissions of the Czech Republic in 2022. In addition grassland has many positive impacts on biodiversity.

Amendment 50

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 57

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(57) GAEC standard 1, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to maintain permanent grasslands to preserve carbon stock based on a ratio of permanent grassland in relation to agricultural area at national, regional, subregional, group-of-holdings or holding level in comparison to the reference year 2018, with a maximum decrease of 5 % compared to the reference year. Structural changes to farms may occur during the programming period 2023-2027, in particular to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In view of the potential of grasslands to contribute to climate and water resilience on farms by acting as a carbon sinks, regulating water cycle and supporting biodiversity, there should be no decrease of the ratio of permanent grassland compared to the reference year 2018, to enable the Member States to contribute to emission reduction taking into account the needs of farms, in particular in the degradation of soils.

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Amendment 51

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 58

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(58) GAEC standard 4, listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, aims to protect river courses against pollution and run-off by the establishment of buffer strips along water courses. Experience has shown that Member States should have the possibility to align the definition of 'water course' for the purposes of this GAEC standard with the definition of water course established by Member States in national legislation, including national legislation implementing the Union legislation, which is part of SMR listed in Annex III to that Regulation. The definition of water course used by the Member States for the purposes of GAEC standard 4 should however be in line with the main objective of that GAEC standard, in particular to reduce the risk of excluding smaller water courses, that could carry pollution downstream, from the scope of that GAEC standard.

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Or. en

Amendment 52

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 59

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(59) Enhancing interoperability, including seamless exchange of data, between public agricultural information systems offers a range of operational, statistical, and policy-related benefits, such as reduced data collection burden and improved efficiency, automated data integration and validation, improved data accuracy and reliability, enhanced policy monitoring and more effective collaboration within Member States. However, the absence of a coordinated structure at Member State level, as well as the differences observed in the progress of digital transition among Member States inhibit the effective implementation of interoperability and its benefits. In line with the Commission Communication ‘A Vision for Agriculture and Food’, which underlines the ‘collect once, use multiple times’ principle, Member States should ensure that data is collected only once by the authorities responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP and re-used, without asking the farmers several times to provide the same data.

Or. en

Amendment 53

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 60

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(60) To achieve and maintain interoperability between information systems used for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP, and seamless exchange of data between those information systems for the benefit of farmers and other CAP beneficiaries and the administration, and potentially the wider economy, and in consideration of the European Strategy of Data15 and other relevant EU and national initiatives, such as the Common European Agricultural Data Space and the Interoperable Europe Act16 , each Member State should designate one authority responsible for drawing up and implementing a roadmap containing measures and actions. For that purpose, the designated authority should, where relevant, collaborate with other national authorities and Union institutions and bodies. To ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up by the Commission, the Member States should submit to the Commission their Roadmaps. The Commission should have the possibility to make observations on the Roadmaps submitted by Member States with the view to ensuring coherence and enhancement of interoperability between public agricultural information systems. A non-harmonized approach on digital identifiers or data sharing mechanisms hampers progress on interoperability. For that purpose, Member States should consider the establishment of a single digital identity framework and alignment with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , including as regards the European Digital Identity Wallet for natural and legal persons. The Member States should establish and implement the Roadmap based on their specific situation and needs and should ensure that it contains the measures needed to achieve and maintain interoperability between public agricultural information systems as well as timeline within which these measures would be implemented. The designation of the Authority as well as the drawing-up and implementation of the Roadmap should not be considered as basic Union requirements, referred to in Article 2, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2116.

(60) To achieve and maintain interoperability between information systems used for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP, and seamless exchange of data between those information systems while ensuring individual data protection for the benefit of farmers and other CAP beneficiaries and the administration, and potentially the wider economy, and in consideration of the European Strategy of Data15 and other relevant EU and national initiatives, such as the Common European Agricultural Data Space and the Interoperable Europe Act16 , each Member State should designate one authority responsible for drawing up and implementing a roadmap containing measures and actions. For that purpose, the designated authority should, where relevant, collaborate with other national authorities and Union institutions and bodies. To ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up by the Commission, the Member States should submit to the Commission their Roadmaps. The Commission should have the possibility to make observations on the Roadmaps submitted by Member States with the view to ensuring coherence and enhancement of interoperability between public agricultural information systems. A non-harmonized approach on digital identifiers or data sharing mechanisms hampers progress on interoperability. For that purpose, Member States should consider the establishment of a single digital identity framework and alignment with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , including as regards the European Digital Identity Wallet for natural and legal persons. The Member States should establish and implement the Roadmap based on their specific situation and needs and should ensure that it contains the measures needed to achieve and maintain interoperability between public agricultural information systems, timeline within which these measures would be implemented as well as the way data will be aggregated and anonymized. The designation of the Authority as well as the drawing-up and implementation of the Roadmap should not be considered as basic Union requirements, referred to in Article 2, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

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15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS A European strategy for data, COM/2020/66 final.

16 Regulation (EU) 2024/903 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024 laying down measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act) (OJ L, 2024/903, 22.3.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/903/oj)

17 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73–114, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/910/oj).

Or. en

Amendment 54

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 61

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(61) Experience with the implementation of the agricultural reserve has shown that it is valuable in case of crisis in order to offer support to farmers affected and to contribute to the return of markets to a better balance. However, in the past years it was increasingly used for alleviating the situation of the farmers suffering direct losses due to natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events although its intended original purpose as financing market instrument was to focus on compensating and mitigating the impacts of market disturbances. In view of the mounting challenges faced by the Union agricultural sector, including trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainty and increased indirect impact of animal health issues on market balance, it appears justified to refocus the reserve on its original purpose. Compensations to farmers for direct effects of natural disasters, adverse climate events or catastrophic events, such as those resulting in physical losses of plants, animals and products thereof should be addressed by Member States who are in charge of developing robust risk and crisis management strategies with the financial support of their CAP Strategic Plans including the new instruments established by this Regulation. Measures to balance the negative impact on farmers generated by market disturbance such as those affecting prices, costs or sales, also when they are generated as indirect effects of natural disasters, adverse climate events or catastrophic events, should continue to be financed by the agricultural reserve.

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Or. en

Amendment 55

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 61

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 56

Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen, Christine Singer

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Art4(3)c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ (together referred to as ‘permanent grassland’) shall be land that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more or, where Member States so decide, for seven years or more and, where Member States so decide, that has not been ploughed up, or tilled, or reseeded with different types of grass or other herbaceous forage, for five years or more or for seven years or more. It may include other species, such as shrubs or trees, which can be grazed and, where Member States so decide, other species such as shrubs or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant.;

‘Permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ (together referred to as ‘permanent grassland’) shall be land that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown). It may include other species, such as shrubs or trees, which can be grazed and, where Member States so decide, other species such as shrubs or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant. Member States may define permanent grassland either

(a) as land that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding and has not been ploughed, tilled or reseeded with different types of grasses or other herbaceous forage for a period of seven years or more,

(b) as land that was not classified as arable land as of 1 January 2023, allowing land that held arable status on that date to retain it permanently, even if temporarily used for grasses or other herbaceous forage.

Where Member States opt for the cut-off date approach, they may decide that such temporary use shall not result in reclassification as permanent grassland, nor shall ploughing or reseeding be required to maintain its arable status.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment introduces a flexible definition of permanent grassland, allowing Member States to choose between two models based on national agronomic realities. The first option, in line with the Commission’s proposal, defines permanent grassland based on a seven-year threshold. The second option provides a cut-off date — 1 January 2023, marking the start of the current CAP period and the national Strategic Plans. Under this approach, land classified as arable at that date may retain its arable status even when temporarily used for grasses or herbaceous forage, such as clover-grass or pasture. To further safeguard sustainable land management, the amendment allows Member States to prevent automatic reclassification of such land as permanent grassland and to explicitly rule out the need for ploughing or reseeding to preserve arable status. This respects local crop rotations and ecological practices while avoiding bureaucratic pressure to farm against logic. These provisions respond to a long-standing structural problem: land is currently reclassified as permanent grassland after several years of non-rotational forage use, even when such use is agronomically and environmentally beneficial. This creates pressure to plough or reseed solely for regulatory compliance — despite no agricultural or ecological rationale. This amendment supports biodiversity by allowing longer forage cycles without triggering ploughing to avoid formal reclassification. It ensures that GAEC 1 objectives are met without disrupting established, sustainable land use systems, and gives Member States the flexibility to choose the model that best fits their regions while reducing administrative burden and avoiding counterproductive regulation.

Amendment 57

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 4 – paragraph 3 –first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

‘permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ (together referred to as ‘permanent grassland’) shall be land that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown). It may include other species, such as shrubs or trees, which can be grazed and, where Member States so decide, other species such as shrubs or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant.’;

Or. en

Justification

The current time requirement in the definition of permanent grassland is disconnected from on-farm realities. It places emphasis on the length of time land has been out of crop rotation, rather than on its actual use as grassland or pasture. This not only increases the administrative burden for farmers and authorities but also delays the recognition of land that is clearly being managed as permanent grassland. To improve both clarity and practicality, the definition should be based on current, observable land use rather than on historical records.

Amendment 58

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(EU) 2021/2115

Article 4(3)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ (together referred to as ‘permanent grassland’) shall be land that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more or, where Member States so decide, for seven years or more and, where Member States so decide, that has not been ploughed up, or tilled, or reseeded with different types of grass or other herbaceous forage, for five years or more or for seven years or more, for land types consisting of organic soils Member states may decide that permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ shall be land that has not been ploughed up, or tilled, or reseeded with different types of grass or other herbaceous forage, for ten years or more. It may include other species, such as shrubs or trees, which can be grazed and, where Member States so decide, other species such as shrubs or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant.;

Or. en

Amendment 59

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Article 4 – paragraph 3– point 1

2021/2115/EC

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

permanent grassland and permanent pasture’ (together referred to as ‘permanent grassland’) shall be land that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more or, where Member States so decide, for seven years or more and, where Member States so decide, that has not been ploughed up, or tilled, or reseeded with different types of grass or other herbaceous forage, for five years or more or for seven years or more. It may be temporarily flooded for ecological reasons and may include other species, such as shrubs or trees, which can be grazed and, where Member States so decide, other species such as shrubs or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant.;

Or. en

Amendment 60

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 3 – new Paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1a) Article 3 is amended as follows:

new paragraph 3 is inserted:

By way of derogation from Article 119(11) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Member States may decide for claim year 2026 that amendments to CAP Strategic Plans related to the changes based on the amendment to this Regulation have legal effect before their approval by the Commission.

Or. en

Justification

The proposed changes should have been directly applicable in national legislation immediately after the approval of the regulation. If the regulation is approved only by the end of 2025 and it is not possible to submit a modification of the Strategic Plan by then, practical implementation in FY 2026 will no longer be feasible, which has an impact in particular on direct payments.

Amendment 61

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(EU) 2021/2115

Article 10(2)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In particular, the basic income support for sustainability, the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, the complementary income support for young farmers, and the schemes for the climate, the environment and animal welfare, and the crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under direct payments and under rural development shall qualify under the criteria of the paragraphs of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture listed in Annex II to this Regulation for those interventions. For other interventions, the paragraphs of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture listed in Annex II to this Regulation are indicative and those interventions may instead comply with a paragraph of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture not listed in Annex II to this Regulation if that is specified and explained in the CAP Strategic Plan.;

In particular, the basic income support for sustainability, the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, the complementary income support for young farmers, and the schemes for the climate, the environment and animal welfare, under direct payments and under rural development shall qualify under the criteria of the paragraphs of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture listed in Annex II to this Regulation for those interventions. For other interventions, the paragraphs of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture listed in Annex II to this Regulation are indicative and those interventions may instead comply with a paragraph of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture not listed in Annex II to this Regulation if that is specified and explained in the CAP Strategic Plan.;

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Amendment 62

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall include, in their CAP Strategic Plans, a system of conditionality under which farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, except for the payments referred to in Article 41a, or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the GAEC standards established in the CAP Strategic Plans, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:

1. Member States shall include, in their CAP Strategic Plans, a system of conditionality under which farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the GAEC standards established in the CAP Strategic Plans, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:

Or. en

Amendment 63

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 4 – paragraph 3 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall include, in their CAP Strategic Plans, a system of conditionality under which farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the GAEC standards established in the CAP Strategic Plans, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:

Or. en

Justification

For consistency due to deletion of Article 41a

Amendment 64

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Céline Imart, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 12 – paragraph 1a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the system of conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Article 28.;

1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the system of conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Article 28 or:

(i) where more than 75 % of the arable land is used for the production of grasses or other herbaceous forage, is land lying fallow, is used for cultivation of leguminous crops, or is subject to a combination of those uses;

(ii) where more than 75% of the eligible agricultural area is permanent grassland used for the production of grasses or other herbaceous forage or for the cultivation of crops under water either for a significant part of the year or for a significant part of the crop cycle, or is subject to a combination of those uses;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 12 – paragraph 1a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the system of conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Article 28.;

1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the system of conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Article 28 and beneficiaries of payments referred to in Articles 70 and 72 for commitments applied on forest land .;

Or. en

Amendment 66

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 67

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Maria Walsh, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States that have additional GAECs established by their respective national law may decide to extend the above-mentioned list of compliance with their specific GAECs.

Sites designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive and Birds Directive shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Farmers whose entire holding is less than 50 hectares shall be deemed to comply with the three-crop diversification rule per GAEC standard 7 listed in Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The two crop diversification rule becomes redundant.

Or. en

Justification

Providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers for which governance structures exist. This would lead to making conditionality simpler for a broader category of farmers for the remaining years of CAP.

Amendment 68

Barry Cowen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Sites certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Sites designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive and Birds Directive, together with Natural Heritage Areas (NHA) per national legislation shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council*.

Farmers whose entire holding is less 50ha shall be deemed to comply with the three-crop rule per GAEC standard 7 listed in Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council*. The 2-crop rule shall be removed entirely.

Or. en

Justification

Providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers involved in other sustainable production methods (e.g. integrated farming) and where governance structures exist. This would lead to making conditionality simpler for a broader category of farmers for the remaining years of CAP. The 2-crop rule should be removed entirely as it drives an exodus of smaller growers away from the tillage sector. The requirement for 3 crops should apply at 50 hectares and above.

Amendment 69

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose agricultural holding or separate production unit is certified for or in conversion to organic farming or in conversion within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* or who are certified, including at national level, as implementing other sustainable farming methods, shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. it

Justification

The derogation from the cross-compliance commitments provided for in the proposal should also be granted to companies that are not fully certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848. What is more, the derogation should also be granted to other sustainable production methods recognised at Member State level that meet the cross-compliance requirements.

Amendment 70

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding or separated production units for organic or in-conversion certified or in conversion in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* or which are certified, at national level too, with other sustainable farming methods, shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation

Or. en

Amendment 71

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

2021/2115

Article paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Certified mixed-used agricultural area, or mixed-used agricultural area in the process of being certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Proposal to simplify rules for meeting GAEC standards for organic farms by including farmers that use organic methods only on part of their agricultural holdings. Many holdings produce part of their crops conventionally and part using organic methods, so these holdings would not be able to benefit from, even though the regimes to which their organic land is subject do not differ from regimes applying for holdings with only organic crops. The proposed revised wording of the provision allows for equal

treatment, in terms of meeting GAEC standards, of all certified agricultural land.

Amendment 72

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* or farmers involved in other sustainable production methods shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 73

Elsi Katainen, Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding or a part of its production is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

In some Member States, it is possible that only a part of the farm’s production is certified for organic production. In those cases, an exception to GAEC rules should be granted to the part of the farm which is certified as organic.

Amendment 74

Tomáš Kubín, Mireia Borrás Pabón

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

The GAEC 5 requirement for minimum soil cover introduces an inflexible standard that does not adequately reflect national and regional agronomic conditions. SMRs offer a robust framework for soil protection, enabling Member States to adopt tailored measures without restrictive EU-level GAEC rules. Removing GAEC 5 simplifies conditionality while preserving essential environmental protections.

Amendment 75

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

permanent unploughed grasslands will always stock more carbon than even organic arable land, as the ploughing releases and mineralises carbon

Amendment 76

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers whose entire holding is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 77

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

2021/2115 (EU Regulation)

Article 13(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 78

Krzysztof Hetman

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 (1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Agricultural area certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council* shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

It is proposed to simplify the rules for meeting GAEC standards for organic farms to also include those farmers that use organic methods only on part of their agricultural area. Many holdings produce part of their crops conventionally and part using organic methods, so these holdings would not be able to benefit from the new solutions, even though the regimes to which their organic land is subject do not differ from regimes applying for holdings with only organic crops. The proposed revised wording of the provision allows for equal treatment of all certified agricultural land.

Amendment 79

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Veronika Vrecionová, Georgiana Teodorescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

Often, a farm applies certified organic cultivation to part, for example 50%, of its area. The current definition, by requiring the use of the “whole farm”, would exclude them completely from the simplification scheme. The amendment therefore proposes a proportionate approach, limited to a specific certified area and tailored to the circumstances of the farm.

Amendment 80

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová, Georgiana Teodorescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States may apply the derogation from GAEC standards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to holdings participating in certified quality schemes recognised at national or Union level related to agri-environment-climate commitments under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, such as IPM, precision farming techniques and others - if demonstrably lead to reduced input use and positive environmental outcomes. The recognition referred to in this paragraph shall be conditional upon the equivalence of the environmental benefits achieved by the certified systems with the requirements set out under the relevant GAEC standards and shall be subject to adequate control and verification.

Or. en

Justification

The agri-environment-climate commitments, certified quality schemes, and precision farming practices already demonstrate contribution to environmental sustainability, including reduced use of inputs and preservation of biodiversity. These systems are already subject to national or EU-level certification and control mechanisms, ensuring compliance with clearly defined standards. Recognising them as equivalent to GAEC obligations we would avoid double-verification, reduce administrative burden while maintaining or even enhancing environmental outcomes.

Amendment 81

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13(1a new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Sites designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive and Birds Directive, together with Natural Heritage Areas (NHA) per national legislation shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Or. en

Amendment 82

Tomáš Kubín, Mireia Borrás Pabón

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The implementation of GAEC 2 and 5 should be discontinued for all farmers, irrespective of farm size, production type or location.

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 83

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Farmers shall be deemed to comply with GAEC standards as listed in Annex III to this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

As a fundamental benchmark for eligibility for CAP payments, compliance with SMRs alone (together with the minimal req. for fertilizers and PPP use) should be considered sufficient. These requirements already cover a broad range of environmental, animal welfare and public health obligations. Maintaining an additional layer of obligations for certain farmers, creates unnecessary administrative complexity and legal uncertainty.

Amendment 84

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In setting their standards, Member States may, where relevant, set the elements referred to in Article 109(2)(a)(i) so that they are consistent with mandatory requirements established by national law and do not go beyond them, provided that these existing national mandatory requirements comply with the GAEC standards listed in Annex III.’

In setting their standards, Member States may, where relevant, set the elements referred to in Article 109(2)(a)(i) so that they are consistent with existing national mandatory requirements provided that these comply with the GAEC standards listed in Annex III.’

Or. en

Amendment 85

Tomáš Kubín, Mireia Borrás Pabón

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5a) For the purposes of this derogation, it shall apply to farmers managing both organic and conventional production, limited to their certified organic holdings. By way of derogation, only production certified under Regulation (EU) 2018/848 shall be deemed compliant with good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 listed in Annex III, provided their organic practices meet the objectives of those standards. Member States shall verify compliance using existing control mechanisms established under Regulation (EU) 2018/848, without imposing additional conditionality checks.

Or. en

Justification

Organic areas under partial organic production, certified per Regulation (EU) 2018/848, meet strict environmental standards fulfilling GAEC 1–8 objectives (soil, water, biodiversity, climate) in Annex III, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Additional GAEC checks duplicate existing controls, adding undue burdens.

Amendment 86

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 13 – paragraph 1b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5a) In Article 13 the following paragraph 1b is added:

Member States shall, where the areas concerned are present on their territory, implement GAEC standard 2 by establishing and providing support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment (‘eco- schemes’) under the conditions set out in Article 31. Support for these eco-schemes shall compensate participating farmers or groups of farmers for the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments made and shall incentivise participation.

Or. en

Justification

Farmers who are participating in schemes for GAEC standard 2 shall be certain to be compensated.

Amendment 87

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Section 3, Article 14

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5a) Section 3, including article 14, is deleted.

Or. en

Justification

The amendment deletes "Social conditionality" from the scope of the 2021/2115. Social policy remains a competence of Member States with its own specific and reliable penalty system, and it should stay at that level. Farmers are already subject to national legislation related to working conditions. Application of the second layer of penalties under the CAP goes against the simplification targets.

Amendment 88

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6) in Article 14, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

deleted

‘1. Member States shall indicate, in their CAP Strategic Plans, that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, except for the payments referred to in Article 41a, or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.;’

Or. en

Justification

Exemption from the social conditionality from crisis payments for natural and climate change disasters is not appropriate.

Amendment 89

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6) in Article 14, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Social conditionality in the CAP makes sure that basic and essential working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from legal acts in force are being met. The requirements of social conditionality are European law and will be controlled by the Member states in any way. Deleting this mechanism here, would not bring any simplification but would only advantage those farmers, who do not assure compliance with basic employment and working conditions.

Amendment 90

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall indicate, in their CAP Strategic Plans, that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, except for the payments referred to in Article 41a, or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The social conditionality is also about safety at work, including measures for employer related to first aid, fire-fighting and evacuation of workers. The use of respective articles is applicable after a flood, after extreme heat, after a fire event, which may represent serious, imminent and unavoidable danger for workers in which case employer should have had measures put in place. Exemption from the social conditionality for the purpose of receipt of payments in question is not appropriate.

Amendment 91

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 92

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Benoit Cassart, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, Member States may exempt short-term seasonal employment relationships from such administrative penalties, provided that these are already subject to national labour inspections or equivalent enforcement mechanisms.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment introduces targeted flexibility in the implementation of social conditionality under Article 14. In many Member States, short-term seasonal employment in agriculture is already subject to national labour inspections and compliance controls. Applying additional CAP-related sanctions for these employment relationships may result in disproportionate administrative burdens without delivering added enforcement value. Given the diversity of employment models in agriculture, including short-term seasonal labour, Member States should have the option to tailor the implementation of social conditionality in a way that avoids overlapping controls.

Amendment 93

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall indicate, in their CAP Strategic Plans, that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – Paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall indicate, in their CAP Strategic Plans, that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, except for the farmers and other beneficiaries who applied for payments referred to in Article 41a, or except for annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.’;

Or. en

Justification

The farmers who are affected by natural disaster may face serious economic difficulties and for that reason all payments should be exempted from penalties for social conditionality

Amendment 95

Veronika Vrecionová, Anna Zalewska, Waldemar Buda, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – Paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall indicate, in their CAP Strategic Plans, that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II, except for the farmers and other beneficiaries who applied for the payments referred to in Article 41a, or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.;

Or. en

Justification

Farmers hit by natural disasters may face severe economic hardship. Therefore, all payments to them should be exempt from social conditionality penalties.

Amendment 96

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 14 – Principle and scope

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States shall indicate in their CAP Strategic Plans that, at the latest as from 1 January 2025, farmers and other beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II or annual payments under Articles 70, 71 and 72 are to be subject to an administrative penalty if they do not comply with the requirements related to applicable working and employment conditions or employer obligations arising from the legal acts referred to in Annex IV.

Or. en

Justification

The CAP is based on the principle that public financial support must be linked to the respect for basic social standards, including workers’ rights and employer obligations. Exempting one category of payments would create an incoherent exception, weakening both the credibility and effectiveness of the CAP.

Amendment 97

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point i (new)

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 14 – New Paragraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

i) By 31 December 2026, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of social conditionality by Member States. The report shall evaluate its effectiveness and impact.

Or. en

Justification

This provision ensures a fact-based assessment of the implementation of social conditionality.

Amendment 98

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Article 16 is amended as follows:

deleted

(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments and of complementary crisis payments.;’

‘4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.’

Or. en

Amendment 99

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Waldemar Buda, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments and of complementary crisis payments.;

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments;

Or. en

Amendment 100

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments and of complementary crisis payments.;

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments.;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments and of complementary crisis payments.;

1. The types of intervention under this Chapter may take the form of decoupled and coupled direct payments.;

Or. en

Justification

The wording remains unchanged as in the current legislation

Amendment 102

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 4 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) the following paragraph is added:

deleted

‘4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.’

Or. en

Justification

Creating new interventions under the current financial framework, without any new resources, would have a detrimental impact on BISS, leading to higher uncertainty for farmers for the remaining of the current CAP.

Amendment 103

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Regulation 2021/2015

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 104

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Waldemar Buda, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.

deleted

Or. en

Justification

While the process of external convergence has not yet been finalized, and there are still disparities between Member States, state aid distribution within the European Union aggravates the inequalities between European farmers. Recent studies outline that while the amount of 18 billion EUR has been spent between 2021 and 2024 at EU level for state aid in the agricultural sector, some Member States allocated amounts equalling their budget of Direct Payments while others have scarcely topped up the EU allocations with national money. This could deepen the competitive disadvantage of Eastern European farmers, creating unfair competition on the EU market.

Amendment 105

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. These payments shall not use funds designated for climate adaptation or preventive measures.

Or. en

Justification

Prevention - e.g. soil care and topsoil formation, vegetation cover, anti-erosion actions, certain landscape features - is much more effective than and cheaper than cure, and will limit the scope of climate and natural disasters and therefore also the crisis expenditure. So the source of the new one-off payments should come from elsewhere in the envelope.

Amendment 106

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events.

4. Complementary crisis payments shall be direct payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events.

Or. en

Amendment 107

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 16 – paragraph 5 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) the following paragraph is added:

5. Direct payment shall not be subject to taxes or any fiscal charges imposed by Member States

Or. en

Justification

Direct payments under the CAP are primarily aimed at supporting farmers’ income, stabilising agricultural markets, and promoting environmental sustainability. The imposition of taxes or deductions on these payments in certain Member States undermines the objective of fairness and reduces the effectiveness of EU interventions. Ensuring that these payments are exempt from national taxation would guarantee uniform application of the CAP and safeguard the competitiveness of European farmers.

Amendment 108

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 19 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7a) In Art.19 on risk management schemes, para 1, the words "may decide to" is replaced by "shall":

Or. en

(current wording: " .. A Member State may decide to assign up to 3 % of the direct payments to be paid to a farmer for the farmer’s contribution to a risk management tool.")

Justification

"MS *shall* designate up to 3%" for risk management.. the level still remains optional for MS but they have to do it; MS uptake has been v low so far.. meanwhile climate and other risks have dramatically increased, and will do so further, and farmers are left exposed to financial risks.

Amendment 109

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7b) In Art.19 on risk management schemes, para 1, the following words are added to the para:

"Member States shall endeavour to link risk management with uptake of certain measures to increase sustainability and climate proofing of production systems":

Or. en

Justification

such as is already successfully used to accompany and reduce financial risk for uptake of measures such as IPM and biocontrol, certain Ecoschemes or AECM

Amendment 110

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States that decide to make use of this provision shall apply it to all farmers for whom a risk management tool exists in a given year.;

Member States that decide to make use of this provision shall apply it to all farmers receiving direct payments in a given year or all farmers for whom a risk management tool exists in a given year;

Or. it

Justification

The proposal should allow Member States that have already applied the 3% reduction to continue to apply the measures provided for in Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Amendment 111

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 19 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States that decide to make use of this provision shall apply it to all farmers for whom a risk management tool exists in a given year.;

Member States that decide to use this provision shall apply it to all farmers who are eligible in a given year for the risk management tool to which the farmer has contributed.

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Amendment 112

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States that decide to make use of this provision shall apply it to all farmers for whom a risk management tool exists in a given year.;

Member States shall apply it to all farmers for whom a risk management tool exists in a given year.;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 28

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States may grant a payment to small farmers, as determined by the Member States, by way of a lump sum or of amounts per hectare replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for farmers.

Member States shall offer to grant a payment to small farmers, as determined by the Member States, by way of a lump sum or of amounts per hectare replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for farmers.

Or. en

Justification

only 5 MS apply the scheme so far: Bulgaria, Czechia, Latvia, Malta & Portugal. The option represents a huge simplification for farmers <10ha , who also are not controlled for conditionality (being proposed in this regulation to also be exempt from the rules as such).

Amendment 114

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 28

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide in the CAP Strategic Plan that the payment to small farmers referred to in the first subparagraph, shall not replace direct payments made to support eco-schemes established in accordance with Article 31.

Provided that appropriate safeguards are in place preventing exploitation, by way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide in the CAP Strategic Plan that the payment to small farmers referred to in the first subparagraph, shall not replace direct payments made to support eco-schemes established in accordance with Article 31.

Or. en

Amendment 115

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 2 500.

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 3 000.

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Amendment 116

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Eric Sargiacomo, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 28

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 2 500.

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 5 000.

Or. en

Justification

Increasing the ceiling to EUR 5 000 provides stronger and more meaningful support to small farmers, helping to improve their income stability and resilience, while keeping the system simple and accessible.

Amendment 117

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 28

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 2 500.

The annual payment for each farmer under the first subparagraph shall not exceed EUR 5 000.

Or. en

Amendment 118

Valérie Hayer, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 30

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9a) Article 30 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 3 is amended as follows:

The following subparagraph is added:

In the case of a legal person, or a group of natural or legal persons such as group of farmers, producer organisations or cooperatives, the complementary income support for young farmers may be granted for an additional maximum of five years in the case of a young farmer becoming a new member of such legal persons or groups, starting from the first year of submission of the application for the payment for young farmers following the admission of this new young farmer. This additional support shall only be granted to young farmers as determined in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 4(6) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in the CAP Strategic Plans.

Or. en

Justification

The purpose of this amendment is to allow farms that are legal persons to benefit from additional aid for young farmers beyond the five years initially provided for, as soon as a new young farmer sets up there, in order to ensure equal treatment with young farmers setting up as individuals. Any young person setting up and qualifying as a young farmer according to the definitions set in article 4 should be able to benefit from the support, regardless of the legal form of the farm, including if the farm is a partnership in which a previous young farmer had received support in the past.

Amendment 119

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) paragraph 5 is amended as follows:

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(1) (i) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘For commitments referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), where national law imposes requirements which go beyond the corresponding mandatory minimum requirements laid down in Union law, support may be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with those requirements.;’

Or. en

Amendment 120

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5 – (i)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) paragraph 5 is amended as follows:

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(1) (i) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

Or. en

Justification

This change would allow to pay for minimum requirements in the basic act, which were until now compulsory. This would undermine further spending on environmental and climate objectives.

Amendment 121

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1) (i) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

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(at4am repeats the replacement)

Or. en

Amendment 122

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5 – (ii)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) (ii) the following subparagraph is added:

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‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide to exclude from the requirement laid down in the first subparagraph, point (a), GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;’

Or. en

Justification

A minimum standard of protection EU wide for carbon-rich soils needs to be kept because of their crucial role in carbon sequestration as well as other environmental and ecological reasons.

Amendment 123

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) (ii) the following subparagraph is added:

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Or. en

Amendment 124

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 5 – third subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide to exclude from the requirement laid down in the first subparagraph, point (a), GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States shall exclude from the requirement laid down in the first subparagraph, point (a), GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;

Or. en

Justification

This part refers to:5. Under this Article, Member States shall only provide payments covering commitments which: (a) go beyond the relevant statutory management requirements and GAEC standards established under Chapter I, Section 2;

Amendment 125

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b – point i (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 10

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i) (iii) In paragraph 2, the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide to exempt from the commitments laid down in this Article farmers who submit applications for agricultural practices that are beneficial for the climate, the environment and animal welfare, and/or for combating antimicrobial resistance within the meaning of this Article, and whose agricultural area does not exceed 10 hectares and/or does not exceed a number of LU defined by Member States.’

Or. it

Justification

In line with what has been established for cross-compliance, Member States should be given the option, for the purposes of simplification, to exempt farmers whose holdings are below a certain size from the commitments.

Amendment 126

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c – point i

Article 31

Paragraph 7(c)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, payments granted in accordance with point (b) of that subparagraph for animal welfare commitments, commitments combating antimicrobial resistance, commitments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 may also take the form of an annual payment for the livestock units.;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c – point i

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, payments granted in accordance with point (b) of that subparagraph for animal welfare commitments, commitments combating antimicrobial resistance, and, if duly justified, commitments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 may also take the form of an annual payment for the livestock units.;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c – point i

2021/2115 (EU Regulation)

Paragraph (7a new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States that make use of the derogation laid down in point (c) and introduce an annual payment for livestock units shall ensure that the rare breed measure remains a stand alone measure and is exempted from double funding calculations due to the diverse and exceptional objectives of the rare breed measure;

Or. en

Amendment 129

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c – point ii a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iia) in paragraph 2 the following subparagraph is added: “By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member State may decide to exempt from commitments of this article farmers who apply for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate, the environment and animal welfare and combatting antimicrobial resistance under this article and whose agricultural area does not exceed 10 hectares and/or does not exceed a number of LSU defined by Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 130

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a) Member States may amend their CAP Strategic Plans to stipulate that, instead of one or more of the obligations set out in Annex III, equivalent measures receiving support shall be included in the ecological schemes referred to in paragraph 1 or in the measures referred to in Article 70. Commitments relating to Annex III shall cease to be binding on beneficiaries and shall not cease to give rise to reductions in payments from the calendar year in which the equivalent measures provided for by the Member State begin.

Or. it

Justification

The proposal is in line with the spirit of the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food and, in particular, the desired shift ‘from constraints to incentives’.

Amendment 131

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 31 – paragraph 1 new

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a) Member States may amend their CAP Strategic Plans to provide that, in place of one or more obligations set out in Annex III, equivalent measures for which support is granted shall be provided either under the eco-schemes referred to in paragraph 1 or under the interventions referred to in Article 70. The commitments laid down in Annex III shall cease to be binding on beneficiaries and shall not give rise to any payment reductions as from the calendar year in which the equivalent measures established by the Member State are implemented.

Or. en

Amendment 132

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Eric Sargiacomo, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 33

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a) In Article 33, point (s) is added: “(s) a permanent grassland”.

Or. en

Justification

This complements the proposed flexibility under GAEC 1 and provides a positive incentive to preserve carbon-rich and biodiversity-relevant agroecosystems, responding to concerns expressed regarding the weakening of the mandatory requirements under GAEC 1.

Amendment 133

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 41a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) [...]

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Or. en

Justification

Creating a new type of direct payment without any new financial resources is not a simplification but rather a reform that would have a detrimental impact on existing direct payments as well as on the expectations of farmers concerning financial support through the CAP. Furthermore, there is no impact assessment on this proposed measure.

Amendment 134

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 41a – New

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

[...]

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Or. en

Justification

The proposed crisis payment would divert resources from direct payments without additional funding, reducing farmers' income at a time of high uncertainty. Moreover, splitting the current agricultural reserve into separate instruments weakens the EU’s coordinated response to crises. A more robust and comprehensive climate risk mechanism should be considered in the post-2027 CAP reform.

Amendment 135

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) [...]

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 136

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

[...]

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Or. en

Justification

The existing agricultural reserve should continue to be the vehicle to provide support for farmers experiencing natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events as these are exceptional in nature. Without additional funding, creating new interventions under the current financial framework would add complexity and have a detrimental impact on BISS and other existing CAP interventions for the remaining of the current CAP,

Amendment 137

Tomáš Kubín, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 41a

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Or. en

Justification

The introduction of Article 41a, establishing crisis payments under the EAGF for natural disasters, adverse climatic events, or catastrophic events, adds administrative complexity through new verification and funding mechanisms, contradicting the omnibus principle of simplification. Despite its value for farmer support, unclear financing and implementation details necessitate further stakeholder dialogue. Deferring this mechanism to future CAP reforms ensures a clear and effective framework.

Amendment 138

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Waldemar Buda, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Complementary crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under direct payments

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 139

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115 EU

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Complementary crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under direct payments

Complementary crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events under direct payments

Or. en

Amendment 140

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States may provide complementary crisis payments to compensate beneficiaries of direct payments under Sections 2 and 3 of this Chapter that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those beneficiaries and shall be subject to the conditions laid down in this Article and as further specified by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans.

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Or. en

Justification

This article introduces a new risk and crisis framework, not simplification. Including it in the simplification package risks delays. New complex elements require broader discussion and are better suited for the CAP post-2028 debate. The current proposal should focus solely on genuine simplification to deliver results quickly.

Amendment 141

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Waldemar Buda, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 142

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 41a – paragraph1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States may provide complementary crisis payments to compensate beneficiaries of direct payments under Sections 2 and 3 of this Chapter that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those beneficiaries and shall be subject to the conditions laid down in this Article and as further specified by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans.

Or. en

Amendment 143

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to control, prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882* or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

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Or. en

Amendment 144

Benoit Cassart, Charles Goerens

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to control, prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882* or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a loss of 30% of the annual average annual profitability in comparison with the average annual profitability of the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry and adjusted at the inflation or a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 145

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2) Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to control, prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882* or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. ro

Amendment 146

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 41a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to control, prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882* or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 147

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Member States shall ensure that support under this Article targets farmers who are most affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events, by determining eligibility conditions on the basis of available evidence.

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 148

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 41a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Member States shall ensure that support under this Article targets farmers who are most affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events, by determining eligibility conditions on the basis of available evidence.

Or. en

Amendment 149

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Member States shall establish the applicable support rates for compensating the loss of production. Those rates shall be higher for farmers who are covered by an insurance scheme or another risk management tool. Indexes may be used for calculating the loss of production.

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 150

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Member States shall establish the applicable support rates for compensating the loss of production. Those rates shall be higher for the most vulnerable farmers, such as those with limited access to private insurance, operating in climate-risk-prone or economically disadvantaged regions. Indexes may be used for calculating the loss of production.

Or. en

Amendment 151

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Céline Imart, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 41a – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. Member States may decide to co-finance the payments with additional national financing of up to 200 % in accordance with Article 115(5) and Article 146.

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Or. en

Justification

No co-financing within the first pillar, together with direct payments. This amendment opposes any possibility for Member States to co-finance emergency measures linked to climate-related disasters within the first pillar, alongside direct payments. Such a development would pave the way for the dismantling of a truly common agricultural policy. Direct payments have always been allocated exclusively by the EU, based on a strict and transparent framework. Introducing national co-financing now would send a dangerous signal ahead of the next CAP reform and in the context of the increasing mobilisation of national agricultural budgets.

Amendment 152

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. Member States may decide to co-finance the payments with additional national financing of up to 200 % in accordance with Article 115(5) and Article 146.

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 153

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. When granting support under this Article, Member States shall ensure that interventions under this Article are consistent with those based on Article 78a and that overcompensation as a result of the combination of s intervention under this Article with other national or Union support instruments or private insurance schemes is avoided.

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Or. en

Justification

Amendment 154

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7. By way of derogation from Article 111, first subparagraph, points (h) and (i) of that subparagraph shall not apply to support under this type of intervention.

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* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 of 3 December 2018 on the application of certain disease prevention and control rules to categories of listed diseases and establishing a list of species and groups of species posing a considerable risk for the spread of those listed diseases (OJ L 308, 4.12.2018, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2018/1882/oj).;

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 155

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Benoit Cassart, Elsi Katainen, Valérie Hayer

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 41a(8) new

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7a. Member States shall include in their annual performance reports the support granted under this Article, including the sectors concerned, the amounts allocated, and the justification for allocating such support, as provided in paragraph 2.

Or. en

Justification

The new Article 41a introduces an optional risk management instrument for the years 2026 and 2027. While voluntary in nature, it enables Member States to direct significant support to specific agricultural sectors in response to crises. Without appropriate transparency and oversight, this could lead to substantial imbalances in support levels across the EU and distort competition between farmers in different Member States. To ensure a fair and balanced implementation of this measure, and to enable the Commission and other Member States to monitor its impact, it is essential to establish a light but effective reporting mechanism. By requiring Member States to include data on targeted sectors, financial volumes, and the rationale for support in their annual performance reports, the amendment increases transparency without creating additional administrative burden. This pragmatic step supports the principle of equal treatment and prevents market fragmentation, while leaving the flexibility of the instrument intact.

Amendment 156

Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 47 – paragraph 1– point (d)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11a) in Article 47, paragraph 1, the point d) is replaced by the following :

(d) organic or integrated production, namely the total cost of alternative methods to the use of synthetic active substances related to biocontrol;

Or. en

Justification

The amendment aims to allow the support of the total cost of alternative methods to simplify the implementation of the Operational Programs that are currently required to justify the difference of the cost of this alternative methods with the conventional ones.

Amendment 157

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12a) In Article 49, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: Member States shall pursue one or more of the objectives referred to in Article 46 in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in Article 42(a). These objectives concern fresh and processed products.

Or. it

Justification

The proposed amendment means that Article 52, as amended by the simplification proposal, will also apply to processed products.

Amendment 158

Herbert Dorfmann, Esther Herranz García

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

Reg. EU 2021/2115

Article 49

Present text

Amendment

(12a) Article 49 is amended as follows

Article 49

"Article 49

Objectives in the fruit and vegetables sector

Member States shall pursue one or more of the objectives set out in Article 46 in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in Article 42, point (a). The objectives set out in Article 46, points (g), (h), (i) and (k), shall cover the products whether in a fresh or processed form, while the objectives set out in the other points of that Article shall cover only products in fresh form. Member States shall ensure that the interventions correspond to the types of intervention chosen in accordance with Article 47.

Member States shall pursue one or more of the objectives set out in Article 46 in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in Article 42, point (a). The objectives set out in Article 46, points (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (k), shall cover the products whether in a fresh or processed form, while the objectives set out in the other points of that Article shall cover only products in fresh form. Member States shall ensure that the interventions correspond to the types of intervention chosen in accordance with Article 47."

Or. en

(32021R2115)

Amendment 159

Stefano Bonaccini, Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 49

Present text

Amendment

(12a) Article 49 is replaced by the following:

‘Member States shall pursue one or more of the objectives set out in Article 46 in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in Article 42, point (a). The objectives set out in Article 46, points (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (k), shall cover the products whether in a fresh or processed form, while the objectives set out in the other points of that Article shall cover only products in fresh form. Member States shall ensure that the interventions correspond to the types of intervention chosen in accordance with Article 47.’

Or. it

(32021R2115)

Amendment 160

Tomáš Kubín

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

Regulation (EU)2021/2116

Article 59 – paragraph 4

Present text

Amendment

(13 a) Article 59 (4) is replaced by the following:

4. Member States shall ensure that beneficiaries of the EAGF and EAFRD provide them with the information necessary for their identification, including, where applicable, the identification of the group in which they participate, as defined in Article 2, point (11), of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (30).

"4. Member States shall ensure that beneficiaries of the EAGF and EAFRD provide them with the information necessary for their identification."

Or. en

(32021R2116)

Justification

Paying agencies request this information in an overly detailed manner farmers are required

to report these data and information, which is particularly burdensome for agricultural

cooperatives. This amendment also removes the obligation for continuous updates in the

relevant register. While the legal responsibility lies with Member States, in practice, the

administrative burden falls disproportionately on farmers. In many cases (e.g. agricultural

cooperatives with hundreds of members), the demand for constant updates is excessive and

lacks justification.

Amendment 161

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13a) In Article 65, the following paragraph shall be added: (2a) In respect of the ceilings referred to in paragraph 2 and the financial allocations referred to in Article 88(4)(c), Member States may differentiate the intensity of financial support for operational programmes by allocating a higher percentage of funding to programmes submitted by associations of producer organisations (APOs) than to those submitted by producer organisations (POs).

Or. it

Justification

In line with the provisions laid down for the fruit and vegetable CMO, a bonus aid mechanism has been introduced in the oil CMO to encourage joint activities between producer organisations (POs). This award takes the form of an increase in financial support for operational programmes submitted by national APOs, as actions carried out at associative level have been proven to be more effective than those carried out by individual POs.

Amendment 162

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph1 – point 14 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) setting-up of young farmers and new farmers, rural business start-up and business development of small farms;’;

(e) setting-up of young farmers, new farmers and women farmers, rural business start-up and business development of small farms;’;

Or. ro

Amendment 163

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b

2021/2115 (EU Regulation)

Article 69(b)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i) crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under rural development.;

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 164

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 69 point (b) subpoint (i)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i) crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events under rural development.;

(i) crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events under rural development.;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 70, paragraph 3, (b) (i)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) (i) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

deleted

Or. en

Justification

This change would allow to pay for minimum requirements in the basic act, which were until now compulsory. This would undermine further spending on environmental and climate objectives.

Amendment 166

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 70 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For commitments referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), where national law imposes requirements which go beyond the corresponding mandatory minimum requirements laid down in Union law, support may be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with those requirements.

Or. en

Amendment 167

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b – point ii

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 70 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States shall decide to exclude from the requirement laid down in the first subparagraph, point (a), GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;

Or. en

Justification

Farmers who are participating in schemes for GAEC standard 2 shall be certain to be compensated.

Amendment 168

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b – point ii

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 70 – paragraph 3 – second subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

Peatlands are important for achieving climate and biodiversity goals and therefore must be the protected. However, the implementation of GEAC 2 imposes clear operational and compliance costs on farmers. To ensure fairness and participation, farmers must be compensated for meeting these requirements. This can be effectively achieved by mandating Member States to offer compensation through an eco-scheme or a Pillar II measure. Making this mandatory - rather than optional - ensures a level playing field across the EU and guarantees that the environmental ambitions of the CAP are met with the necessary economic support.

Amendment 169

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 70 – point 6 – point 6a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) Point 6a – Member States may use support under this Article to facilitate compliance with newly adopted Union legal acts in the field of environmental protection, nature restoration or climate policy, particularly where such requirements affect primary producers. This includes support for investment in adaptation measures, digital and technical solutions, certification systems, and administrative capacity. Member States may also use environmental, climate-related and other management commitments under this Article to assist farmers in adapting rapidly to new Union requirements, including those in a transitional or preparatory phase, by means of agri-environmental-climate commitments, eco-schemes, and investment support.

Or. en

Justification

The growing number of environmental and sustainability requirements poses significant compliance and adaptation challenges for primary producers. These obligations may generate substantial costs, potentially affecting the economic viability of farms. The proposed amendment enables Member States to use CAP instruments— under Article 31, Article 70, and under Article 73— to support ongoing environmental efforts and to help farmers meet new Union requirements in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Amendment 170

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:

6. commitments shall be made for a period of three to five years.

Or. it

Justification

In many cases, the length of the commitment period (e.g. five years) is incompatible with the dynamic nature of the farming sector. This dynamism is reflected in the management contracts covered by the commitment: beneficiaries often have no control over contract renewals, and many farms do not make applications precisely because they do not have land with stable management contracts. A three-year commitment would therefore be more manageable in most cases.

Amendment 171

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) paragraph 6, first point is replaced by the following: 6. Commitments shall be undertaken for a period of three to five years.

Or. en

Amendment 172

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 72 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may decide to include in the calculation additional costs and income foregone in relation to disadvantages resulting from compliance with GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States shall decide to include in the calculation additional costs and income foregone in relation to disadvantages resulting from compliance with GAEC standard 2 established under Chapter I, Section 2, of this Title.;

Or. en

Justification

Farmers who are participating in schemes for GAEC standard 2 shall be certain to be compensated.

Amendment 173

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 73 – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17a) Article 73, paragraph 3, point d (iii) is replaced as follow:

(iii) purchasing breeding animals and rearing endangered breeds as defined in Article 2, point (24), of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 12 ) under the commitments referred to in Article 70; or

Or. en

Justification

The subject is of great importance in the context of the decline of the livestock sector at European level. The importance of breeding stock for the viability of the livestock sector is crucial. Improving genetics through investments in high-quality breeding animals directly.

Amendment 174

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Setting-up of young farmers and new farmers, and rural business start-up or business development of small farms;

Setting-up of young farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Tomáš Kubín, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Setting-up of young farmers and new farmers, and rural business start-up or business development of small farms;

Setting-up of young farmers and new farmers

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reinforces the focus of start-up support on young farmers, who are essential for ensuring generational renewal, long-term productivity and innovation in the agricultural sector. While broader eligibility for new entrants and small farms may reflect inclusiveness, it risks diluting the strategic impact of CAP support by allocating public funds to business models that may not prioritize viable food production or active land management.

Amendment 176

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

‘Setting-up of young farmers and new farmers, and rural business start-up or business development of small farms’;

‘Setting-up of young farmers, new farmers and women farmers, and rural business start-up or business development of small farms’;

Or. ro

Amendment 177

Tomáš Kubín, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States may grant support for the setting-up of young farmers and the start-up of rural businesses, including the setting-up of new farmers, and for business development of small farms under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with a view to contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) and (2).;

1. Member States may grant support for the setting-up of young farmers under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with a view to contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) and (2).;

Or. en

Justification

While broader eligibility for new entrants and small farms may reflect inclusiveness, it risks diluting the strategic impact of CAP support by allocating public funds to business models that may not prioritize viable food production or active land management. In order to preserve the integrity and effectiveness of rural development instruments, it is essential to target limited resources towards young farmers who face well-documented barriers to entry and who are more likely to contribute to the long-term sustainability of EU agriculture.

Amendment 178

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 179

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1) Member States may grant support for the setting-up of young farmers and the start-up of rural businesses, including the setting-up of new farmers, and for business development of small farms under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with a view to contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) and (2).’;

(1) Member States may grant support for the setting-up of young farmers and women farmers, and the start-up of rural businesses, including the setting-up of new farmers, and for business development of small farms under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with a view to contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) and (2).’;

Or. ro

Amendment 180

Tomáš Kubín, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point c

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

‘(d) the business development of small farms, as determined by Member States pursuant to Article 73(4), second subparagraph, point (b).;’

Or. en

Justification

In order to preserve the integrity and effectiveness of rural development instruments, it is essential to target limited resources towards young farmers who face well-documented barriers to entry and who are more likely to contribute to the long-term sustainability of EU agriculture.

Amendment 181

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point c

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

‘(d) the business development of small farms, as determined by Member States pursuant to Article 73(4), second subparagraph, point (b).;’

Or. en

Amendment 182

Tomáš Kubín, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums or financial instruments or a combination of both. Support shall be limited to:

Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums. Support shall be limited to:

Or. en

Justification

Focusing CAP support on young farmers drives generational renewal, productivity, and innovation in agriculture. Broad eligibility for new entrants and small farms risks diluting funds, favouring less viable models. Directing resources to young farmers, facing entry barriers, strengthens rural development and EU agricultural sustainability.

Amendment 183

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums or financial instruments or a combination of both. Support shall be limited to:

Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums. Support shall be limited to:

Or. en

Amendment 184

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 75 – paragraph 4 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 100 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, points (a), (b) and (c);

(a) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 100 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c);

Or. en

Amendment 185

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 75 – paragraph 4 – point (aa)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(aa) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 150 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, point a;

Or. en

Amendment 186

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 50 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, point (d).

deleted

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reinforces the focus of start-up support on young farmers, who are essential for ensuring generational renewal, long-term productivity and innovation in the agricultural sector. While broader eligibility for new entrants and small farms may reflect inclusiveness, it risks diluting the strategic impact of CAP support by allocating public funds to business models that may not prioritise viable food production or active land management.

Amendment 187

Tomáš Kubín

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 50 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, point (d).

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 188

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 18 – letter (d)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 50 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, point (d).

(b) the maximum amount of aid of EUR 75 000 for the activities referred to in paragraph 2, point (d).

Or. it

Justification

To encourage investment by small agricultural businesses, we are proposing an increase in the maximum amount of the flat-rate contribution.

Amendment 189

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 76 – paragraph 5 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses which exceed a threshold of at least 20 % of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Sectoral production risk management tools shall calculate the losses either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area insured.

Or. en

Amendment 190

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 76 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses which exceed a threshold of at least 20 % of the area / livestock concerned or the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at the level of hectare or livestock affected, at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned, or in relation to the specific area insured.

Or. en

Amendment 191

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 76 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

‘Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses which exceed a threshold of at least 20 % of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Sectoral production risk management tools shall calculate the losses either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area insured.

‘Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses which exceed a threshold of at least 15 % of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Sectoral production risk management tools shall calculate the losses either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area insured.

Or. ro

Amendment 192

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Christine Schneider, Céline Imart, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 76 – paragraph 5 – second subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For permanent crops and in other justified cases for which the calculation methods referred to in the first subparagraph are not appropriate, Member States may assess the losses on the basis of the average annual production or income of the farmer over a period that does not exceed eight years, excluding the highest and lowest entry.

When the calculation methods referred to in the first subparagraph are not appropriate, Member States may assess the losses on the basis of the average annual production or income of the farmer over a period that does not exceed eight years, excluding the highest and lowest entry.

Or. en

Justification

While the Commission proposes to extend the Olympic average calculation period from 5 to 8 years for permanent crops, this change should be applied to all sectors, as all sectors are facing increased yield volatility due to climate change and market instability. This broader application would ensure more accurate, fair, and resilient reference values for producers across the board.

Amendment 193

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

2021/2015 (EU Regulation)

Article 78a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20) [...]

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 194

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 78 a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 78a

deleted

Or. en

Justification

This article introduces a new risk/crisis system replacing the current reserve. It goes beyond simplification and requires more debate. Including such new elements now risks delaying the process. They should be discussed under CAP post-2028, so we can focus on simplifying the current rules without delay.

Amendment 195

Tomáš Kubín

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Title III, Chapter IV, Section 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 78a

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Article 78a, introducing crisis payments under the EAFRD, imposes new administrative requirements, undermining the simplification objectives. The proposal’s valuable intent to address climate emergencies requires further clarification on financing and implementation to ensure coherence. Deferring this mechanism to future CAP reforms enables thorough discussions to develop a robust framework.

Amendment 196

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 78a – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States may provide crisis payments to active farmers that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans.

1. Member States may provide crisis payments to active farmers that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans.

Or. en

Amendment 197

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Article 78a – New

Regulation 2021/2115

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Member States may provide crisis payments to farmers and other beneficiaries of the EAFRD that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans.

Or. en

Amendment 198

Benoit Cassart, Charles Goerens

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 78

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a loss of 30% of the annual average profitability in comparison with the average annual profitability of the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry and adjusted at the inflation or a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 199

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 78a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the area / livestock concerned or the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at the level of hectare or livestock affected, at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 200

Csaba Dömötör

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation 2021/2115 (EU)

Article 78a – paragraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event, outbreak of epidemic animal diseases or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 201

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 78a – Paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. By way of derogation from Article 111, first subparagraph, points (h) and (i) of that subparagraph shall not apply to support under this type of intervention.;

6. By way of derogation from Article 111, first subparagraph, points (h), (i) and (k) of that subparagraph shall not apply to support under this type of intervention.;

Or. en

Justification

The derogation under point (k) should also apply to this type of intervention. The annual financial allocation should be triggered only in the event of a recognized disaster. This approach would help avoid unused funds and the risk of decommitment.

Amendment 202

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 78a – Paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. By way of derogation from Article 111, first subparagraph, points (h) and (i) of that subparagraph shall not apply to support under this type of intervention.;

6. By way of derogation from Article 111, first subparagraph, points (h), (i) and (k) of that subparagraph shall not apply to support under this type of intervention.

Or. en

Justification

The derogation from the point (k) should also apply to this intervention. The annual financial allocation for the intervention should only be activated when a disaster occurs and is recognised. This proposal can prevent unspent allocation and decommitment.

Amendment 203

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Benoit Cassart, Elsi Katainen, Valérie Hayer

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

2021/2115

Article 78a(7)new

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6a. Member States shall include in their annual performance reports the support granted under this Article, including the sectors concerned, the amounts allocated, and the justification for allocating such support, as provided in paragraph 2.

Or. en

Justification

The new Article 78a introduces an optional risk management instrument for the years 2026 and 2027. While voluntary in nature, it enables Member States to direct significant support to specific agricultural sectors in response to crises. Without appropriate transparency and oversight, this could lead to substantial imbalances in support levels across the EU and distort competition between farmers in different Member States. To ensure a fair and balanced implementation of this measure, and to enable the Commission and other Member States to monitor its impact, it is essential to establish a light but effective reporting mechanism. By requiring Member States to include data on targeted sectors, financial volumes, and the rationale for support in their annual performance reports, the amendment increases transparency without creating additional administrative burden. This pragmatic step supports the principle of equal treatment and prevents market fragmentation, while leaving the flexibility of the instrument intact.

Amendment 204

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

2021/2115 (EU Regulation)

Article 86 (2)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the CAP Strategic Plan may provide that, in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters, catastrophic events or adverse climatic events, the eligibility of EAGF-financed expenditure relating to amendments to the CAP Strategic Plan related to interventions referred to in Article 41a may start from the date on which the event occurred.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 205

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 98

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25a) In Article 98, paragraphs 1 ais replaced by the following:

Minimum financial allocations for the redistributive income support

(1) At least 10 % and no more than 15 % of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved annually for the redistributive income support referred to in Article 29.

Or. en

Justification

Introducing an upper limit of 15 % contributes to greater predictability and fairness in the application of redistributive income support across Member States. While the existing provision sets only a minimum threshold, it does not prevent excessively high redistributive transfers that could lead to distortions in the internal market or disproportionate impacts on certain farm structures. The 15 % ceiling reflects the current practice of the majority of Member States, making it a realistic and balanced upper bound.

Amendment 206

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)

Regulation (EU) No 2116/2021

Article 87

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25a) Article 87 of Regulation (EU) No 2116/2021 deleted

Or. en

Justification

Social conditionality is already enforced under other EU policies, and including it under the CAP leads to double penalties for farmers. It also creates unnecessary administrative burden for national authorities. Its abolition would bring real simplification. We therefore propose, in addition to the original text, to delete Article 87 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2116.

Amendment 207

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 b (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 88

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25b) Article 88 of Regulation (EU) No 2116/2021 deleted

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 208

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

2021/2115 (EU Regulation)

Article 96(a)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26) in Title IV, the following Article is inserted:

deleted

‘Article 96a

Maximum financial allocations for crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events

For each Member State, the maximum amount that can be reserved for the crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Articles 41a and 78a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 1.

For calendar years 2025 and 2026, the total annual expenditure for the complementary crisis payments referred to in Article 41a shall not exceed the indicative financial allocation for this type of intervention for the relevant calendar year, as established by Member States in their financial plans in accordance with Article 112(2), point (a), and approved by the Commission in accordance with Article 119. That financial ceiling shall constitute a financial ceiling set by Union law.

The total EAFRD expenditure for the crisis payments referred to in Article 78a shall not exceed the sum of the indicative financial allocations for this type of intervention for financial years 2026 and 2027, as established by Member States in their financial plans in accordance with Article 112(2), point (a), and approved by the Commission in accordance with Article 119. That financial ceiling shall constitute a financial ceiling set by Union law.

By way of derogation from paragraph 1, where a Member State decides not to provide support for crisis payments in accordance with Article 78a, the maximum annual amount that can be reserved by this Member State for the complementary crisis payments referred to in Article 41a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 2.

For calendar years 2025 and 2026, the total annual expenditure for the complementary crisis payments as referred to in Article 41a shall not exceed the indicative financial allocation for this type of intervention for the relevant calendar year, as established by Member States in their financial plans in accordance with Article 112(2), point (a), and approved by the Commission in accordance with Article 119. That financial ceiling shall constitute a financial ceiling set by Union law.;’

Or. en

Justification

The agricultural reserve should continue to provide support for farmers experiencing natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events as these are exceptional in nature. Without additional funding, creating new interventions under the current financial framework would add complexity and have a detrimental impact on BISS and other existing CAP interventions for the remaining of the current CAP,

Amendment 209

André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26) in Title IV, the following Article is inserted:

in Article 96, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

The percentage referred in paragraph 1 may be increased by a maximum of 10 percentage points, provided that the amount corresponding to the percentage exceeding the 13 % is allocated to the support for permanent grassland or protein crops under Title III, Chapter II, Section 3, Subsection 1.

Or. en

Justification

The inclusion of permanent grasslands under coupled income support provides a direct incentive to preserve carbon-rich ecosystems and support extensive livestock systems. Increasing the flexibility for Member States to exceed the 13% ceiling by up to 10 percentage points — when directed to grasslands or protein crops — complements the relaxation of GAEC 1 rules and allows a shift from regulatory obligation to positive support. This approach ensures environmental benefits while enabling simplification and subsidiarity.

Amendment 210

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 97 (1) (i)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In article 97 (1) the following subparagraph (i) is added:

To maintain the level of ambition needed to meet the targets set out in Article 6(1)(d), (e), and (f) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Member States must ensure that the funds used to finance measures under the GAECs, which were binding under the regulatory framework before the implementation of the Commission’s proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 14th of May 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 remain available in equal amount for other measures implemented under Articles 31 and 70 of the same Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 211

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For each Member State, the maximum amount that can be reserved for the crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Article 78a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 1.

Or. en

Amendment 212

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 96a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For each Member State, the maximum amount that can be reserved for the crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Article 78a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 1.

Or. en

Amendment 213

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For each Member State, the maximum amount that can be reserved for the crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events referred to in Article 78a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 1.

Or. en

Amendment 214

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 215

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2015

Article 96a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 216

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 1 – first subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Removal of the complementary crisis payment concept

Amendment 217

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 2 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, where a Member State decides not to provide support for crisis payments in accordance with Article 78a, the maximum annual amount that can be reserved by this Member State for the complementary crisis payments referred to in Article 41a shall be limited to the annual amounts set out in Annex XV, Table 2.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 218

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 219

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 220

Ivan David

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 98 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

26a) In Article 98 is para. 1 replaced by the following: „1. At least 10 % and at most 12% of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved annually for the redistributive income support referred to in Article 29.

Or. en

Justification

The Strategic Plan Regulation in Article 98(1) set to the Member States obligation to redistribute at least 10% of direct payments to small farmers. However, the Regulation does not set an upper limit for redistribution. I

t is proposed to set a maximum limit of 12%.

Amendment 221

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 96a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 222

André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 103

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. In Article 103 the following paragraph 6 is inserted:

6. POSEI programmes established under Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 shall be eligible for transfers under this Article. Member States with outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty may transfer amounts from the EAGF to reinforce the corresponding POSEI allocations, subject to the objectives and limits of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment clarifies that POSEI programmes are eligible for transfers between CAP pillars. It simplifies the financial management of outermost regions by allowing a more flexible use of existing funds.

Amendment 223

Tomáš Kubín

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 98 – paragraph 1

Present text

Amendment

(26a) Article 98(1) is replaced by the following:

1. At least 10 % of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved annually for the redistributive income support referred to in Article 29.

"1. At least 10 % and no more than 15% of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved annually for the redistributive income support referred to in Article 29."

Or. en

(32021R2115)

Justification

A 15% cap on redistributive income support enhances predictability and fairness across

Member States, preventing excessive transfers that risk market distortions or disproportionate impacts

on farm structures. It provides a balanced limit and clarifies budgeting for CAP Strategic Plans while

supporting active farmers regardless their size and type of production. This amendment promotes

transparency, equity, and EU-wide policy coherence.

Amendment 224

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 97(1) – subparagraph (i)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26a) In Article 97, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

"1. At least 35% of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for every calendar year from 2026 to 2027 for eco-schemes referred to in Title III, Chapter II, Section 2, Subsection 4. "

Or. en

Justification

To "put your money where your mouth is" as the expression goes, and go for more incentives than obligations, then we need more carrot if we have less stick. Yet in the 5 past legislative changes that simplified conditionality, and in this 6th, each with no impact assessment, we only see less stick; so to give more carrot, ring-fencing for eco-schemes should be increased. This is also needed to prevent backsliding, as compulsory measures applicable to all have switched to voluntary ones of similar content and far less uptake/ coverage, so more funds are needed to reach the same effect as before.

Amendment 225

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Point (e) of the first subparagraph shall not apply to interventions under the type of intervention for complementary crisis payments to farmers under direct payments referred to in Article 41a, the type of intervention in the apiculture sector referred to in Article 55(1), points (a) and (c) to (g), interventions under the type of intervention in the wine sector referred to in Article 58(1), points (h) to (k), the information and promotion actions for quality schemes under the type of intervention for cooperation referred to in Article 77, and interventions under the type of intervention for crisis payments to farmers under rural development referred to in Article 78a.;

Point (e) of the first subparagraph shall not apply to the type of intervention in the apiculture sector referred to in Article 55(1), points (a) and (c) to (g), interventions under the type of intervention in the wine sector referred to in Article 58(1), points (h) to (k), the information and promotion actions for quality schemes under the type of intervention for cooperation referred to in Article 77, and interventions under the type of intervention for crisis payments to farmers under rural development referred to in Article 78a.;

Or. en

Amendment 226

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 111 – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 227

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 228

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 28

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 115 – paragraph 5 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) a short description of additional national financing for interventions in rural development laid down in Title III, Chapter IV, and for interventions for complementary crisis payments to farmers laid down in Article 41a, which is provided within the scope of the CAP Strategic Plan, including the amounts per intervention and indication of compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation;;

(a) a short description of additional national financing for interventions in rural development laid down in Title III, Chapter IV, which is provided within the scope of the CAP Strategic Plan, including the amounts per intervention and indication of compliance with the requirements under this Regulation;

Or. en

Justification

Current wording of the Regulation is maintained

Amendment 229

Tomáš Kubín, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Barbara Bonte

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Member States shall consult the main national agricultural organisations before submitting any notification or request to amend the CAP Strategic Plan. The consultation process and opinions received shall be made public alongside the notification.

Or. en

Justification

This ensures that representative farmers' organizations are systematically involved in the strategic planning of CAP implementation. It strengthens subsidiarity and democratic legitimacy and responds to long-standing concerns of farmers about top-down decisions.

Amendment 230

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119 – Paragraph 2 – point (d)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) amendments of the target and financial plans in the CAP Strategic Plan referred to in Article 112, including amendments to the contribution from EAFRD to InvestEU referred to in Article 81, amendments to the EAFRD total contribution to each type of intervention for the entire period covered by the CAP Strategic Plan or amendments related to the EAFRD contribution rates referred to in Article 91.

(d) amendments of financial plans in the CAP Strategic Plan referred to in Article 112, including amendments to the contribution from EAFRD to InvestEU referred to in Article 81, amendments to the EAFRD total contribution to each type of intervention for the entire period covered by the CAP Strategic Plan or amendments related to the EAFRD contribution rates referred to in Article 91.

Or. en

Justification

Only amendments that modify milestones or targets linked to result indicators marked with ‘PR’ in Annex I shall be submitted as strategic amendments, as defined in point (b), paragraph 2 of the revised Article 119.

Amendment 231

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119 – Paragraph 2 – point d)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

Only the amendments that lead to changes of milestones or targets under the result indicators which are marked with ‘PR’ in Annex I shall be submitted as the strategic amendment (as set in point b) point 2 of replaced Article 119.

Amendment 232

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119(2)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Requests for strategic amendments of CAP Strategic Plans shall be duly justified and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the plan on achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) and (2). They shall be accompanied by the amended plan including the updated annexes as appropriate; Member States shall ensure that in advance of submitting strategic amendments to the Commission on Cap Strategic Plans full consultations and negotiation with affected stakeholders on the content of the amendments will be entered into.

Or. en

Amendment 233

Maria Grapini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) The Commission shall make observations within 30 working days from the submission of the request for amendment referred to in paragraph 2. The Member States shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information.

(5) The Commission shall make observations within 30 calendar days from the submission of the request for amendment referred to in paragraph 2. The Member States shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information.

Or. ro

Amendment 234

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. The Commission shall make observations within 30 working days from the submission of the request for amendment referred to in paragraph 2. The Member States shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information.

5. The Commission shall make observations within 15 working days from the submission of the request for amendment referred to in paragraph 2. The Member States shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information.

Or. en

Justification

Considering the growing dynamism of the international trade and more frequent adverse wheatear effects which both undermine the stability of income for farmers and their competitiveness, it is essential to allow for faster procedure for adapting of strategic plans to new circumstances with a view to ensuring flexibility for Member States in the implementation of Strategic Plans, enabling the effective achievement of the CAP objectives.

Amendment 235

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. The approval of a request for strategic amendment of a CAP Strategic Plan shall take place no later than three months after its submission by the Member State.

6. The approval of a request for strategic amendment of a CAP Strategic Plan shall take place no later than two months after its submission by the Member State.

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 236

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119(9)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States may, at any time, make and apply other amendments to their CAP Strategic Plans, than strategic amendments referred to in paragraph 2. They shall notify those other amendments to the Commission by the time they start applying them and add them to the amended CAP Strategic Plan submitted together with the next request for amendment in accordance with paragraph 2. .

Member States may, at any time, after consultation and engagements on the content of the amendments with affected stakeholders make and apply other amendments to their CAP Strategic Plans, than strategic amendments referred to in paragraph 2. They shall notify those other amendments to the Commission by the time they start applying them and add them to the amended CAP Strategic Plan submitted together with the next request for amendment in accordance with paragraph 2. .

Or. en

Justification

Stakeholders must be consulted in any changes to the Cap Strategic Plan.

Amendment 237

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119 – paragraph 9 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In case amendments are introduced in relation to GAEC standard 1 and 4, Member States shall ensure and provide a specific justification that such amendments do not put at risk environmental and climate objectives linked to, as appropriate, the conservation of permanent grassland or the protection of watercourses from pollution.

In case amendments are introduced in relation to GAEC standards, Member States shall ensure and provide a specific trustworthy and referenced science-based justification for each such amendment so as not to put at risk environmental, biodiversity and climate adaptation objectives or the level playing field of the single market. Amendments to the set of standards shall be consistent with existing and applicable Union acquis in the relevant areas.

Or. en

Justification

The COM proposal makes it easier for Member States to adopt non-strategic amendments without screening and approval by the Commission. To make sure these amendments do not put environmental and climate objectives at risk, or the level playing field of the single market, science-based justifications are needed for the amendments related to GAEC standards.

Amendment 238

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 119

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Where the Commission does not object to notified amendments within 30 working days from the submission of the notification, the amendments shall have legal effects from the date of the notification. The Commission shall object to a notified amendment if it finds that the amendment is not compatible with this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2021/2116, as well as in the delegated and implementing acts adopted pursuant to them.

Where the Commission does not object to notified amendments within 15 working days from the submission of the notification, the amendments shall have legal effects from the date of the notification. The Commission shall object to a notified amendment only if it finds within the time specified above, that the amendment is not compatible with Article 6 of this Regulation and with other requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/2116, as well as in the delegated and implementing acts adopted pursuant to them.

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 239

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30

Article 120

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30) Article 120 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Deleting article 120 risks further undermining the commonality of CAP and the implementing harmonized legislation across the EU

Amendment 240

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 120

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30) Article 120 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 241

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30) Article 120 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The CAP should overall contribute to policy coherence and the farmers should benefit from new income opportunities that may be introduced. Deletion of Article 120 goes against Article 11 TFEU.

Amendment 242

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 120

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30) Article 120 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

CAP strategic plans will still need to be updated to avoid Gold Plating between obligations arising from MS-own schemes, EU laws and private schemes, for example carbon farming (CRCF) that offers a new income stream for farmers and foresters. Additionally, a lack of policy coherence also provokes waste of increasingly limited EU funds, as one policy pays for the externalities of another.

Amendment 243

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Benoit Cassart, Elsi Katainen, Valérie Hayer

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 134(5)(e)new

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(da) support dedicated to beneficiaries under Articles 41a and 78a, including the sectors concerned, the amounts allocated, and the justification for providing it.

Or. en

Justification

The new crisis-related support instruments under Articles 41a and 78a give Member States the ability to respond flexibly to adverse events by targeting support to specific sectors. While this flexibility is necessary to address urgent national or sectoral needs, it should be accompanied by transparency and basic coordination at EU level to prevent market distortions and ensure equal treatment among farmers across Member States. Including a mandatory reporting element in the annual performance report is a proportionate and effective way to monitor the use of these instruments. This amendment introduces such a requirement, enabling the Commission and other stakeholders to assess the justification, scope, and distribution of crisis support in a structured manner.

Amendment 244

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35

Regulation 2021/2115

Article 159

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(35) Article 159 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

By deleting article 159 an important and long fought compromise in the negotiations of the last CAP reform for a revision of the basis of the Union's environmental and climate acquis in force in Annex XIII would be deleted.

Amendment 245

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(35) Article 159 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 246

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(35) Article 159 is deleted;

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The CAP should overall contribute to policy coherence and the farmers should benefit from new income opportunities that may be introduced. Deletion of Article 120 goes against Article 11 TFEU.

Amendment 247

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 36

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36) Annexes I, II and III are amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

(36) Annexes I and II are amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 248

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 36

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36) Annexes I, II and III are amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

(36) Annexes I and II are amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 249

Ivan David

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36b) In ANNEX III, GAEC 2 is deleted“.

Or. en

Justification

The current version of the GAEC 2 causes disagreements between some Member States and the Commission. Some of the definitions used for the protection of wetlands are contradictory with other regulations and directives. These problems of interpretation of different parts of EU law causes problems for farmers business. Therefore, it is proposed to delete of the GAEC 2.

Amendment 250

Ivan David

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 36 c (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36c) In ANNEX III, GAEC 5 is deleted“.

Or. en

Justification

GAEC 5 is obsolete. Since the entry into force of Regulation 2021/2115, the EP and the Council have adopted several directives and regulations. Newer EU legislation sets more detailed obligations for farmers to protect the soil. Some provisions of the new legislation are in contradiction with GAEC 5. It is proposed to leave the newer regulation in force and to delete part of the older regulation.

Amendment 251

Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36a) Annex IV is deleted;

Or. en

Amendment 252

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 1a

Article 97 (1) is replaced by the following

"Article 97 Minimum financial allocations for eco-schemes

1. At least 35% of the allocations set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for every calendar year from 2026 to 2027 for eco-schemes referred to in Title III, Chapter II, Section 2, Subsection 4. "

Or. en

Amendment 253

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 3 – new Paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(-1) By way of derogation from Article 119(11) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Member States may decide for claim year 2026 that amendments to CAP Strategic Plans related to the changes based on the amendment to this Regulation have legal effect before their approval by the Commission.

Or. en

Justification

The proposed changes were intended to apply directly in national legislation immediately after the regulation’s adoption. However, if the regulation is only approved by the end of 2025 and Member States cannot submit a Strategic Plan amendment in time, practical implementation in the 2026 financial year, particularly for direct payments, will no longer be feasible.

Amendment 254

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen, Valérie Hayer, Benoit Cassart

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

2021/2116

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) [...]

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The Commission's proposal to introduce a new Article 13a on CAP data and interoperability governance introduces a broad and technically complex framework that goes far beyond the stated purpose of this legislative initiative, which is to provide urgent simplification and relief for farmers and administrations.

Amendment 255

Krzysztof Hetman

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

[...]

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The aim of the proposal for regulation is to simplify administrative procedures what would, among other benefits, reduce costs both for farmers and administrations. This article introduces, not reduces, administrative burden and invokes a considerable costs of implementation.

Amendment 256

Tomáš Kubín

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Title II

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 13a

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The introduction of Article 13a, establishing a new authority for data governance, imposes additional administrative requirements, undermining the omnibus principle of simplification. Its unclear scope and resource demands require further clarification to ensure effective integration with existing systems, necessitating comprehensive stakeholder dialogue. Deferring this mechanism to future CAP reforms allows for robust framework to be developed without compromising current simplification efforts.

Amendment 257

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 13a

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 258

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 13a

deleted

Or. en

Justification

This article adds new obligations for Member States and goes beyond simplification. Including such elements risks delaying the process. They should be addressed in the CAP post-2028 debate, so the current reform can deliver real simplification without unnecessary burden.

Amendment 259

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Each Member State shall designate one authority responsible for taking or coordinating actions to achieve and maintain national and cross-border interoperability between information systems used for the implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP for the benefit of farmers and other CAP beneficiaries. For the purposes of this Article, interoperability means the ability of information systems to interact with each other by sharing data by means of electronic communication.

deleted

Or. en

Justification

This new article is not about simplification, but about additional obligations transferred to the Member State - this proposal should not be part of a simplification package. The whole legislative proposal should focus only on real simplification. Completely new elements need more time for a discussion, therefore, will only slow down the whole process. Considering this, these new elements should be part of the discussion on the future CAP 2028+, so that we can achieve simplification of the current legal basis as soon as possible.

Amendment 260

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a – Title I

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Each Member State shall designate one authority responsible for taking or coordinating actions to achieve and maintain national and cross-border interoperability between information systems used for the implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP for the benefit of farmers and other CAP beneficiaries. This authority shall act on the basis of existing administrative structures and ensure effective coordination with the paying agencies. For the purposes of this Article, interoperability means the ability of information systems to interact with each other by sharing data by means of electronic communication.

Or. en

Justification

Avoids duplication of entities and respects the administrative organisation of each Member State.

Amendment 261

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a – New

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. The use of interoperable digital systems shall not be mandatory for farmers unless Member States, with the support of the Commission, ensure that:

a) digital tools required for compliance are accessible and affordable for all farmers;

(b) appropriate technical support is available, including through advisory services or helplines;

Or. en

Justification

Ensures that interoperability is implemented in a fair and inclusive way, taking into account farmers’ access to tools, support and training.

Amendment 262

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

2021/21115

Article 2 – paragraph 4 (new art. 13a)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The designated authority shall have in particular the following tasks:

deleted

(a) drawing up and submitting to the Commission a Roadmap at the level of the Member State to achieve and maintain interoperability (hereinafter the ‘Roadmap’);

(b) coordination of the implementation, or, as decided by the Member State, implementation of the Roadmap in an efficient, effective and timely way;

The Member States shall notify the Commission of the designation of the authority at the latest by [….][OPOCE: within three months from the entry into force of this Regulation].

Or. en

Justification

The aim of the proposal is to simplify administrative procedures and reduce costs both for farmers and administrations. Yet this article introduces additional administrative burden and invokes a considerable costs of implementation.

Amendment 263

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116 Article 13a

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The designated authority shall have in particular the following tasks:

deleted

(a) drawing up and submitting to the Commission a Roadmap at the level of the Member State to achieve and maintain interoperability (hereinafter the ‘Roadmap’);

(b) coordination of the implementation, or, as decided by the Member State, implementation of the Roadmap in an efficient, effective and timely way;

The Member States shall notify the Commission of the designation of the authority at the latest by [….][OPOCE: within three months from the entry into force of this Regulation].

Or. en

Amendment 264

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The Roadmap shall contain in particular the following elements:

deleted

(a) assessment of the current state of interoperability as referred to in paragraph 1, as well as assessment of digital identification systems and data sharing mechanisms used currently;

(b) identification of needs to achieve and maintain interoperability as referred to in paragraph 1, and design of measures to address them as well as timeframe with milestones and targets for their implementation;

To the extent possible, Member States shall base their assessment of needs and the design of the measures on the principle that data is collected only once and re-used.

Or. en

Amendment 265

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 2 – paragraph 4 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) (d) arrangements for protecting individual data, including aggregation and anonymisation.

Or. it

Justification

Above all, it is essential that data protection and ownership are maintained.

Amendment 266

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 13a – paragraph 3 – point d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) modalities for individual data protection, including its aggregation and anonymisation.

Or. en

Amendment 267

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a – paragraph 3 – point (d) (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) modalities for individual data protection, including its aggregation and anonymization

Or. en

Justification

It is of outmost importance to protect individual data

Amendment 268

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

To the extent possible, Member States shall base their assessment of needs and the design of the measures on the principle that data is collected only once and re-used.

Member States shall ensure that, in the implementation of this Regulation, data provided by farmers and other CAP beneficiaries is collected only once and re-used across systems.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment strengthens the once-only principle by replacing a non-binding formulation with a clear legal obligation. It ensures that farmers are not asked to provide the same data multiple times, reducing administrative burden and supporting a genuinely simplified CAP implementation.

Amendment 269

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Member States shall submit the Roadmap referred to in paragraph 3 to the Commission at the latest by 16 September 2026.

deleted

The Commission shall assess the Member States’ Roadmaps and communicate its observations on the Roadmaps to the Member States at the latest by 16 November 2026. Member States shall take utmost account of the Commission observations, and, if necessary, shall submit a revised version of the Roadmap to the Commission by 16 December 2026.

Member States shall submit to the Commission amendments, if any, of their Roadmaps. The Commission shall assess the amendments of the Roadmap and shall communicate its observations on the amendments to the Member States within two months from their submission. Member States shall take utmost account of the Commission observations.

Or. en

Amendment 270

André Rodrigues, Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a – new paragraph 4a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4a. Data shared through interoperable systems under this Regulation shall be anonymised and used exclusively for purposes related to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CAP or for statistical purposes.

Or. en

Justification

Ensures trust in digital systems by limiting the use of shared data to clearly defined CAP and statistical purposes.

Amendment 271

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 13a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. The definition referred to in Article 2 point (c) of this Regulation shall not apply to this Article.;

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 272

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 2 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) in Article 16(1), the following subparagraph is added:

deleted

‘The reserve shall not be used for measures providing support to farmers affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. However, the reserve can be used for measures addressing market disturbance caused by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events including measures adopted pursuant to Articles 219 and 220 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.’; 1308/2013.;’

Or. it

Justification

The reserve should remain a tool to support Member States with crisis management, as has been the case in recent years.

Amendment 273

Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) in Article 16(1), the following subparagraph is added:

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 274

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

2021/2116 (EU Regulation)

Article 16(1)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The reserve shall not be used for measures providing support to farmers affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. However, the reserve can be used for measures addressing market disturbance caused by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events including measures adopted pursuant to Articles 219 and 220 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.;

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 275

André Rodrigues, Stefano Bonaccini, Cristina Maestre

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 16 (1) – new paragraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Justification

The Commission's proposal introduces a new layer of interventions without guaranteeing additional funding.

Amendment 276

Georgiana Teodorescu, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 277

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Norbert Lins, Stefan Köhler, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Christine Schneider, Céline Imart, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The decision of the Commission to activate the reserve must be duly motivated. The Commission shall communicate the decision to activate the reserve to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment maintains the current purpose of the crisis reserve and is coherent with the removal of the complementary crisis payments. In recent consecutive years, the agricultural reserve has played a crucial role in responding to successive crises. However, its activation process lacked clarity and transparency, with very limited communication to Parliament before its activation. This amendment introduces a formal requirement for the Commission to present and justify any activation of the reserve, thus ensuring proper scrutiny and improving institutional trust in the use of this key instrument.

Amendment 278

Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5 a) Article 16 - paragraph 1 - Point b is replaced by the following:

(b) exceptional measures under Articles 216, 219, 220 and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

Or. en

Justification

The aim of this amendment is to add the article 216 related to wine crisis measures to the list of measures eligible to the crisis reserve.

Amendment 279

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8a) In Article 34, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for interventions for rural development in a CAP Strategic Plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making advance payments or for which it has received no declaration of expenditure in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 32(6), points (a) and (c), in relation to expenditure effected by 31 December of the third year following that of the budgetary commitment.

Or. it

Justification

Rural development rules need to be aligned with those of other EU funds.

Amendment 280

Stefano Bonaccini, Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 34 – paragraph 1

Present text

Amendment

(8a) In Article 34, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

1. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for interventions for rural development in a CAP Strategic Plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which it has received no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 32(6), points (a) and (c), in relation to expenditure effected by 31 December of the second year following that of the budgetary commitment.

‘1. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for interventions for rural development in a CAP Strategic Plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which it has received no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 32(6), points (a) and (c), in relation to expenditure effected by 31 December of the third year following that of the budgetary commitment.’

Or. it

(32021R2116)

Amendment 281

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 70

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17a) Article 70

Member States shall ensure that beneficiaries of the EAGF and EAFRD provide them with the information necessary for their identification.

Or. en

Justification

Currently, paying agencies request this information in an overly detailed manner farmers are required to report these data and information, which is particularly burdensome for agricultural cooperatives. This amendment also removes the obligation for continuous updates in the relevant register. While the legal responsibility lies with Member States, in practice, the administrative burden falls disproportionately on farmers. In many cases (e.g. agricultural cooperatives with hundreds of members), the demand for constant updates is excessive and lacks justification.

Amendment 282

Thomas Waitz

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

FMM R.2021/2116

Article 72

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, Member States may choose not to carry out on the spot checks where the eligibility conditions of interventions are monitored under the area monitoring system referred to in Article 70.;

However, Member States may choose not to carry out on the spot checks where the eligibility conditions providing assurance of interventions are monitored under the area monitoring system referred to in Article 70.;

Or. en

Amendment 283

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point b

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 83 – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1aa. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the control system for conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Articles 70 and 72 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 for commitments on forest land.;

Or. en

Justification

Given that the agricultural area managed by forest owners receiving payments under the interventions referred to in Articles 70 and 72 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is limited, the application of the system of conditionality to these beneficiaries, who manage significant areas of forest, produces insufficient benefits compared to the significant costs and imposes a significant administrative burden on these beneficiaries and on national administrations and potential penalties on forest land payments based on irregularities for a secondary activity of these beneficiaries. In order to reduce these costs and facilitate the related administrative burden, it is appropriate to exempt beneficiaries of payments granted under Articles 70 and 72 for commitments on forest land from the application of the system of conditionality.

Amendment 284

Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point c

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116

Article 83 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Beneficiaries listed in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be exempted from controls under the system set up in accordance with that paragraph where the area eligible for the payments and the support referred to in that paragraph, as declared in the geo-spatial application referred to in Article 69(1), does not exceed 10 hectares.

2. Beneficiaries listed in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be exempted from controls under the system set up in accordance with that paragraph where the area declared for the payments and the support referred to in that paragraph, as declared in the geo-spatial application referred to in Article 69(1), does not exceed 10 hectares.

Or. en

Justification

The eligible area for applicants with up to 10 ha can only be verified through an inspection carried out after the selection deadline. As it is not possible to base the selection on the verified eligible area, the declared area should be used instead.

Amendment 285

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point c

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 83 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

The eligible area for applicants up to 10 ha can only be verified based on an inspection, which is carried out after the deadline for selecting applicants for inspection. It is therefore not possible to select based on the eligible area. Therefore, the area should be left declared.

Amendment 286

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 – point a

Regulation 2021/2116

Article 84 – paragraph 1a – second subparagraph (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1aa. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the system of administrative penalties for conditionality shall not apply to beneficiaries of payments referred to in Articles 70 and 72 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 for commitments on forest land.;

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 287

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Benoit Cassart, Elsi Katainen, Valérie Hayer

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

2021/2116

Article 24a new

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(24a) the following Article is inserted:

Article 97a – Annual crisis payment report

By 30 September of each year following the budgetary year, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the use of support provided under Articles 41a and 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Or. en

Justification

In order to monitor the potential market effects and distributional impacts of the new crisis-related support instruments introduced under Articles 41a and 78a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the Commission should submit an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council. This will ensure transparency, enable political oversight, and support the coherent implementation of these interventions across the Union.

Amendment 288

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 103 – paragraph 1 – points b, c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25a) Article 103, paragraph 1, points a and b are amended as follows:

(a) up to 35 % of its allocation for direct payments set out in Annex V, where relevant after deduction of the allocations for cotton set in Annex VIII for calendar years 2023 to 2026, to its allocation for the EAFRD in financial years 2024 to 2027; or

(b) up to 35 % of its allocation for the EAFRD in financial years 2024 to 2027 to its allocation for direct payments set out in Annex V for calendar years 2023 to 2026.

Or. en

Justification

Increasing the flexibility threshold from 25% to 35% allows Member States greater ability to tailor the allocation of funds between direct payments and rural development according to national priorities. This adjustment also supports enhanced investment in environmental, climate, and rural development objectives.

Amendment 289

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Article 123 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26a) Article 123, paragraph 2, point c is amended as follows:

(c) the farmers and other beneficiaries concerned are provided, where appropriate by the use of electronic means, with clear and precise information on the statutory management requirements and the minimum GAEC standards established pursuant to Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, to be applied at farm level;

Or. en

Justification

The Am. deletes the following reference: "as well as on the requirements related to social conditionality established pursuant to Title III, Chapter I, Section 3". Compatible with amendments deleting Section 3, Article 14 (social conditionality).

Amendment 290

Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 b (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Annex IV

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26b) Annex IV is deleted

Or. en

Justification

The Am. deletes Annex IV: "RULES ON SOCIAL CONDITIONALITY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 14". Compatible with amendments deleting Section 3, Article 14.

Amendment 291

Eric Sargiacomo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 1308/2013

Article 216 – paragraph 2a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 2a

Amendments to Regulation (EU) 1308/2013

A new article 2a is added to article 216 as follows:

(2a) The budget allocated under this article may also be funded by the agricultural reserve referred to in article 16 of Regulation (EU) n°2021/2116 under the conditions laid down in this article.

Or. en

Amendment 292

Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, Article 2, point (5) shall apply from 16 October 2025.

Article 1, point (4), letter (b), point (5), point 10, letter (a), point (ii) and Article 2, point (20), point (23) letter (b) and (c), point 24, letter (a) and (b) shall apply as from claim year 2025.

Or. it

Justification

To make the simplification measures immediately applicable, some of the changes provided for in the proposal should enter into force from the application year 2025.

Amendment 293

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point a

Regulation 2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) the entry ‘GAEC 1’ is replaced by the following:

deleted

[...]

;’

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 294

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) the entry ‘GAEC 1’ is replaced by the following:

deleted

[...]

;’

Or. en

Justification

Since the Commission did not provide the legislator with an impact assessment, the legislator does not have official numbers on the exact impact of the changes proposed here. Based on estimates, this change could release around 125 million tons of additional CO2 across the EU. This amount roughly corresponds e.g. to the total greenhouse gas emissions of the Czech Republic in 2022.

Amendment 295

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b

Regulation 2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) the entry ‘GAEC 4’ is replaced by the following:

deleted

[...]

* The buffer strips along water courses under this GAEC standard shall, as a general rule, and in compliance with Union law, respect the minimum width of 3 metres without using pesticides and fertilisers.

In areas with significant dewatering and irrigation ditches, Member States may adjust, if duly justified for those areas, the minimum width in accordance with specific local circumstances.

Or. en

Justification

Some national regulations may permit the exclusion of ditches from watercourse classifications. This regulatory gap can contribute to higher levels of water contamination from agricultural runoff, resulting in broader societal costs—most notably affecting fisheries.

Amendment 296

Martin Häusling

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b

SPR.2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 297

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 298

Veronika Vrecionová, Bert-Jan Ruissen

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is amended as follows:

(aa) the following footnote is added to the footnotes on ‘GAEC 2’:

Member States shall implement GAEC standard 2 by establishing and providing support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment (‘eco- schemes’) under the conditions set out in Article 31. Support for these eco-schemes shall compensate participating farmers or groups of farmers for the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments made and shall incentivise participation.

Or. en

Amendment 299

Thomas Waitz

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Annex III – GAEC 4 – footnote

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States may use for the purposes of this GAEC standard the definition of water courses laid down in national legislation, provided that that definition is in line with the main objective of this GAEC standard. Member States shall substantiate the definition of 'water course' using national water quality data. The Commission shall approve in a timely manner the use of the definition of 'water course' from the national legislation.

Or. en

Amendment 300

Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point b a (new)

2021/2115

Annex III

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) the entry ‘GAEC 5’ is deleted

Or. en

Justification

The deletion of GAEC 5 (erosion control) is justified as its environmental objectives are already effectively addressed through GAEC 6, which ensures minimum soil cover during the most the most erosion-prone periods of the year, particularly autumn and winter. GAEC 5,in practice, has led to additional administrative burdens and restrictions on necessary agronomic practices such as late-season soil cultivation and winter ploughing. These practices are agronomically necessary in some regions for phytosanitary purposes, e.g. to control Stolburand Syndrome Basses Richesses, where winter black fallow is part of the control strategy. Maintaining GAEC 6as the sole relevant standard for soil protection during erosion-sensitive periods ensures sufficient environmental safeguards and makes the additional requirement under GAEC 5 unnecessary. Removing GAEC 5 would therefore represent a meaningful simplification for farmers and administrations alike—without compromising the environmental ambitions of the CAP.