The European Commission is inviting all interested parties to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors. The purpose of the proposed revision is to align State aid rules with the current EU strategic priorities regarding the CAP, Common Fisheries Policy, as well as the European Green Deal.
Proposals for revised State aid rules aim to help enable Member States’ advance with the CAP Strategic Plans regulation. In this context, the adoption of the revised rules is planned for the end of 2022. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of EU competition policy, explained that the proposals seek to: “ensure that our rules on State aid for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors are fit for the green transition. The revised rules will also make it easier and faster for Member States to provide funding, without causing undue distortions of competition in the Single Market. We encourage all interested parties to share their views.” Member States and other interested parties can respond to the consultation until 13 March 2022.
