Renew Europe MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk has asked the European Commission to outline its vision for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027, focusing on competitiveness, financing for small and medium-sized farms, and climate adaptation. The written question, submitted on 1 July 2026, highlights the squeeze on European farmers from rising imports not subject to EU environmental and production standards, increasing production costs, and climate pressures.
Kyuchyuk's question contains three concrete asks. First, he requests measures to level the playing field against third-country imports that do not meet EU standards. Second, he asks whether the Commission plans new financial mechanisms to support investment in modernisation, digitalisation, irrigation, and innovation, especially for small and medium-sized farms. Third, he seeks the Commission's assessment of climate change impacts on food security and what additional adaptation measures are planned for droughts, extreme weather, and water shortages.
The question signals a push for stronger EU-level intervention to protect domestic agriculture while accelerating its green and digital transition. Kyuchyuk's focus on small and medium-sized farms suggests concern that current CAP support may not reach the most vulnerable producers. The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks; its answer will indicate whether it shares the MEP's sense of urgency on import parity and dedicated investment funds for smaller farms.