so, which ones; and (2) whether they would be ready to consider any of the many draft
amendments to the CMO Regulation concerning collaboration between producers and the
relations between them and other players in the agricultural supply chain within the
framework of the Omnibus Regulation and, if so, which ones.
Regarding greening, the COM reminded need to focus on environmental purposes. ECA
SR expected (political pressure). Also (non-greening): change in definition of
agricultural activity and payment entitlements stressed.
For the part on DP, a common view expressed by the delegations was that the
amendments should contribute to
simplification in order to make the policy applicable
and better understood for farmers and to allow the timetable foreseen (entry into force in
2018).
In general, a number of delegations welcomed the amendments dealing with greening.
However, a number of issues still remain outstanding with some delegations (i.a. ES,
UK, NL … ) cannot support most of amendments proposed (DE afhoudende houding)...
A number of delegations (ES, DE, DK and …) also stressed the need of a more intense /
detailed discussion at expert level. In addition, in particular storage amendment
(amendment 67) raised questions (…, EL, DK, LU, )
For the part on CMO, the COM in particular emphasized the no-go regarding the
obligation to come up with a proposal regarding UTP by mid-2018 (amendment 152).
Most delegations agreed a more in-depth analysis is needed. Especially concern
regarding new bargaining organisations (BE, BG, FR, HR, DE…), wine sector (IT, ES,
BG, …), Unfair Trade Practices & food chain (UK, SE, DE, NL),
DE: need for clarification for activities of PO’s (regarding derogations from competition
law). No need for bargaining organisations
COMM:
- 152 UTP: statements (to be issued by MS) could be considered;
- FI dele preparations for lean text: impact assessments and legislative proposal
expected
- DE delegation; derogation form COMP laws: court case running (might help to
clarify)
SCA took note of comments expressed by delegations, especially on VCS and greening,
with the desire of the delegations to conclude the file at the earliest.
Process: examination of EP amendments
Coreper still to adopt a mandate (foreseen for 31 may)
Continuation of discussions on two other REG in SCA of 6 June.
EE PRES will take over then. 5 July first Trilogue.
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CONCL: SCA exchanged vieuw on draft EP amendmends.
Reporting:
, DG AGRI, Unit G.2 Tel.:
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Organisation of future work
29 MAY SCA meeting: revised mandate on organic
6 JUNE SCA: continue omnibus
Last council during one day (items to be discussed) in LUX in June.
Reporting:
, DG AGRI, Unit I.5 Tel.:
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