The Council's Working Party on Agricultural Products is scheduled to meet on 7 and 8 July 2026 in Brussels to exchange views on two legislative amendments to EU agricultural regulations, according to a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council on 30 June 2026. The meeting will take place at the LEX Building in Brussels, with sessions starting at 14:30 on 7 July and 10:00 on 8 July.
The first agenda item concerns an exchange of views on a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 1308/2013, which covers the school scheme, sectoral interventions, the protein sector, hemp, marketing standards, import duties, availability of supplies, and securities. The second item focuses on a Council regulation amending the fixing regulation specifically for the EU school scheme. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussions among member state representatives.
The Working Party on Agricultural Products is a preparatory body of the Council, composed of agricultural attachés from EU member states. Its exchanges of views typically inform the development of Council positions ahead of formal legislative procedures. The amendments under discussion are part of ongoing efforts to update the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) framework, with the school scheme being a key component aimed at promoting healthy eating among children.
Stakeholders affected include EU farmers, particularly those in the protein and hemp sectors, who may face changes in support measures and marketing standards. School scheme participants, such as dairy and fruit producers, could see adjustments in funding or product eligibility. National authorities will need to adapt implementation if the amendments are adopted. Consumers, especially families, may be impacted by changes in the availability of subsidized agricultural products in schools.
No prior coverage of this specific meeting exists in recent records. The meeting is a routine preparatory step, and the outcome of the exchanges will feed into subsequent Council discussions and potential legislative proposals.