Pac applications extension: ok by the European Commission

Green light from the European Commission to the one-month extension, from 15 May to 15 June 2020, of the deadline for submitting applications for contributions under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for this campaign. This is a news strongly awaited by the agricultural world, whose activities have slowed down considerably from the blockages to movement imposed following the COVID-19 emergency.

This is what emerges from a letter sent today by the European Commission, in response to a similar request presented by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies at the end of last February.

In addition to the extension of the CAP applications, the Commission has ensured the widest availability to examine the other requests submitted by Italy, on: the timing of the payment of the CAP aid relating to the 2019 campaign, the reformulation of the promotion programs, the extension of the deadlines relating to the Organizations municipalities in the market for wine and fruit and vegetables, reporting on rural development programs.

“Good news”, comments Minister Teresa Bellanova, “which meets the demands and needs of companies. At the same time, I consider the opening on other requests forwarded to be positive. Supporting the food supply chain at this time is of fundamental importance. For Italy it is for Europe ”.

Pac applications extension: ok by the European Commission

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