The 9 countries of the South decided to immediately submit a common framework of proposals for technical improvements to the CAP European Union (EUMED 9), today in Brussels. The meeting of 9 took place following the initiative of the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis, who submitted 19 proposals for technical changes to the Common Agricultural Policy.

After the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Eugenakis he stressed: “The second meeting of the 9 countries of Europe, EUMED 9, has ended. Clearly the central issue is the response that the EU must show to the real, fair demands of all European farmers. We listen to their problems, their anxiety and for this reason we take initiatives. In the coming days, we will all submit a joint framework of proposals for technical improvements to the CAP. We, as Greece, already have a complete package with 19 interventions. Perhaps this can be enriched or diversified. Nevertheless, we start with a base. And of course the next brave, big step is the necessary structural changes that must be made in the CAP 2023-2027. It takes a long way, patience and good cooperation. Through this cooperation, many and important things can arise from the European edifice and especially for Europe’s agriculture and fisheries. We continue our effort, before each Council of Ministers, it was decided to have a corresponding meeting, so that we are better prepared to work on the issues concerning the agriculture and fisheries sector of Europe”.