Luxembourg Ministers Agree on Common Position for EU Farm Policy Reform

EU agriculture ministers in Luxembourg reach a new common farm policy position. Officials gathered in Luxembourg set a shared position on Common Agricultural Policy.

Member states will negotiate with European Parliament lawmakers based on this stance.

Irish Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon called the deal an important step forward. Support targets active farmers, young newcomers, small farms via capping, gradual reductions.

Debate focused on defining active farmers; some countries sought retiree support continuation. Agreement remains unfinished until EU leaders finalize budget talks before year's end.