EU agriculture ministers met on January 7, 2026 to discuss strategies for food security and the competitiveness of European farmers amid global market volatility. The meeting, convened at the invitation of the European Commission and the Cypriot Presidency, was attended by Commissioners Hansen, Šefčovič and Várhelyi. Participants reviewed challenges facing farmers, noted the importance of agriculture to EU sovereignty, and set expectations for 2026. Key outcomes addressed securing CAP support and the multi‑annual financial framework post‑2027, improving fertiliser availability and affordability, strengthening domestic production, and promoting a level playing field. The EU also pledged to simplify procedures for farmers and to defend its food‑security interests in the short and long term.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/read_26_50
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