Have CAP arguments ready

IF the EU’s financial situation deteriorates even further, pro-CAP member states will need to have very convincing arguments ready to justify continuing the €58 billion expenditure on agricultural and fisheries policies — 47.4% of the EU budget.

There has been farmer outrage here over European Commission ideas on tinkering with the €58bn.

However, there are many in Europe who want to go beyond tinkering and make a case for slashing spending.