| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/06/1824 (18.12.06) |
| Publication Date | 18/12/2006 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has proposed to establish a single Common Market Organisation for all agricultural products, to replace the existing 21 CMOs. The move is a major step in the ongoing process of streamlining and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy for the benefit of farmers, administrations and companies handling agricultural products. The creation of a single CMO will slim down legislation in the farming sector, improve its transparency and make the policy more easily accessible. It is an example of applied better regulation and therefore forms an integral part of the Lisbon strategy. The 18 December 2006 proposal is the most significant technical simplification of the CAP yet undertaken. However, it should not be interpreted as a way to reform the policy by the back door. Potential further simplification of a political nature will be examined in the 'Health Check' of the CAP reforms, due to take place in 2008. The proposed single CMO will allow the repeal of more than 40 Council acts and will replace more than 600 legal articles in the current regulations with less than 200. The proposal will now be sent to the Council and Parliament. The Commission hopes it will enter into force in 2008. |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe |
