Common agricultural policy plans - Greener, but not matching the EU’s ambitions for the climate and the environment. Special report 20, 2024
The common agricultural policy (CAP) is a key European Union policy area, making up 31 % of the EU budget. The new CAP for the period 2023-2027 aims for increased environmental and climate ambition. It builds on Plans defined by each member state. We conclude that the Plans are greener than in the previous CAP, but do not match the EU’s ambitions for the climate and the environment, and that key