Brussels wants to cap subsidies for large farms. The Czech Republic is strongly resisting
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The European Union plans to significantly reduce subsidies for large agricultural enterprises from 2028. Each of them would have an upper limit on support. The aim is to distribute money from the European budget more fairly between small and large farmers.
The proposal has, however, provoked a strong reaction in the Czech Republic. The Czech government is strongly resisting it. According to Czech representatives, the restrictions could endanger large agricultural enterprises, which play an important role in food production in the Czech Republic. These enterprises often cultivate large areas of land and employ many people in rural areas.
This is an important issue for farmers, because subsidies make up a considerable part of their income. If the rules were changed, it could affect farms' plans several years ahead. It is not yet clear exactly how the upper limit will be set or how much money will be saved.
The proposal still has to go through negotiations in the European Union, where all member states will express their views on it. The changes are therefore not yet final. The Czech side wants to push for rules in the negotiations that will be fair to large enterprises as well. We will continue to follow developments.
Sources: Novinky
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