A key element of the CAP reform, these strategic plans will establish how each Member State will use the CAP instruments based on an analysis of their conditions and needs, and with the aim to achieve the specific objectives of the CAP as well as the European Green Deal targets.

Agriculture and rural development Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said: “The recommendations to Member States are a crucial step in the transition towards increasing the sustainability and resilience of our agricultural sector. I strongly encourage Member States to take these recommendations on board while drafting their CAP strategic plans. By doing this, we can ensure a CAP that is aligned with the Green Deal and that supports farmers as drivers of the green transition. Together with the European Parliament and the Council we will ensure that the CAP reform maintains the necessary environmental and climate ambitions.”

More information on the CAP strategic plans linked here

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, The European Economic and Social committee and the Committee of the Regions on "Recommendations to the Member States as regards their strategic plan for the Common Agricultural Policy

Annexes to the communication