At a recent demonstration organized by the Copa-Cogeca association, farmers raised alarms over the potential dangers of consolidating EU agricultural budgets with other financial streams. They argue that this shift could lead to unpredictable funding, risking rural initiatives and environmental programs. Additionally, concerns were voiced about redirecting agricultural funds to military or reconstruction projects, as this may threaten food security across Europe. Andrej Gajdoš from Slovakia's Agricultural and Food Chamber stressed that an independent and robust agricultural budget is essential for supporting struggling farmers.
Many farmers have expressed that the proposed consolidation of EU budgets could lead to significant uncertainty in funding, potentially jeopardizing rural and environmental initiatives.
The concern raised by demonstrators is that redirecting agricultural funds to areas such as defence could undermine Europe's food security and economic stability.
Andrej Gajdoš emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong EU agricultural budget, arguing that it is critical for the support and sustainability of farmers across Europe.
Critics fear that a flexible financial framework may hinder long-term planning and investment in vital agricultural projects that ensure food security in the region.
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