Optimism for CAP reform deal in June

The EU moved closer to an Irish deal on CAP reform at this week’s informal meeting of agriculture ministers in Dublin. After the meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos, said he was more optimistic that “we can have a political accord on CAP reform in June.”

He said ministers truly got into a spirit of compromise and a sign of openness in trusting the Irish Presidency to find the best deal.

CAP discussions were frank and to the point between Ministers and MEPs, said George Lyon MEP. He said he can see possible solutions emerging, and that all sides want a June deal, before the Irish presidency ends.