Germany vows to simplify CAP

GERMANY has indicated that it intends to make simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy a core issue when it assumes the presidency of the European Union in January.

Some 20 working groups on the issue are planned by the German Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Horst Seehofer.

Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan discussed the issue with Mr Seehofer at a meeting in Berlin this week.