DOI: https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/26.3.4309
Original scientific paper
Member States´ choices in CAP direct payments 2023-2027
2025, 26 (3) p. 785-800
Samantha Testa, Attilio Coletta, Salvatore Annunziata, Simone Severini
Abstract
The 2023-2027 CAP reform grants Member States more autonomy in resource allocation within National Strategic Plans compared to the 2014-2020 framework. While this is generally viewed positively at the national level for addressing specific needs, it raises concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Common Agricultural Policy at the EU level. This study focuses on potential differences in national CAP majors by grouping Member States based on their choices in direct payments outlined in European Regulation No. 2115 of 2021, including Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (CRISS), Coupled Income Support (CIS), Coupled Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF), Eco-schemes, internal convergence, and criteria for defining 'active farmer'. Trends in resource transfer between CAP pillars are considered as well. The aim is to assess the level of fragmentation in CAP decision-making and budget allocation across Member States from 2023 to 2027. The analysis relies on the 2023 National Strategic Plans published by the European Commission, assessing implementation levels across the EU. Findings reveal six groups with similar decision-making approaches, yet depict a varied landscape due to differing national strategies. Some measures are widely embraced, while others see minimal adoption. The divergence extends to CAP pillar transfer and internal convergence, affirming fragmentation in EU agricultural policy.
Keywords
Common Agricultural Policy, coupled payments, convergence
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