Reform of the sugar sector
Abstract
The Commission has put forward a communication on how it would like to see the sugar sector reformed. The Commission suggests that this should be achieved by
• A significant reduction, in two steps, of the institutional support price for EU sugar with the abolition of intervention and the introduction of a reference price.
• The introduction of partial compensation for producers in the form of a direct decoupled payment. This payment will be integrated into the single farm payment scheme.
• Simplification of the present quota system by merging the A and B quotas into one quota and the reduction of the resulting total quota level. The C sugar provisions will remain as at present.
• Restructuring of the EU sugar sector through transferability of quotas between Member States and the introduction of a sugar factory conversion scheme, in order to facilitate the necessary adjustments and smoothen their impact.
• Modification of the import regime for Western Balkans, in order to provide EU partners with a clear framework which, while allowing the respect of present trade concessions, prepares their sector for the adjustments needed to perform within a realistic and economically sustainable environment.
This is not yet a formal legislative proposal and therefore no executive summary has been prepared. However, it does give a very good indication on the likely content of a proposal. If you have any concerns regarding the content of the Commission communication, you should notify the DG on Agriculture, your national agricultural MEPS and your national representative.
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Process
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Procedure: Communication |
Status: Current |
Commission Status
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14/07/2004 Communication adopted by Commission |
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EU Parliament Status
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15/07/2004 Proposal received by MEP Committee on Agriculture
14/03/2007 Signature by EP and Council
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EU Council Status
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19/07/2004 Proposal discussed in Council
14/03/2007 Signature by EP and Council
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