Commissioner Hansen, in a written answer on 27 July 2026, outlined how existing and proposed Common Agricultural Policy instruments can help Mediterranean olive growers cope with climate-induced price and production swings, without committing to new sector-specific measures. The response, to a question by Greek MEP Emmanouil Kefalogiannis (PPE), stresses that tools already in place—such as marketing rules under Article 167a of EU Regulation 1308/2013, private storage aid, direct payments, and risk management instruments like insurance and mutual funds—are designed to absorb climate shocks. Hansen notes that these will remain available in the CAP post-2027, with Member States gaining flexibility to tailor them to tree crop farming. On investment, the Commission's CAP proposal for 2028-2034 (COM(2025) 560 final of 16 July 2025) includes support for on-farm water efficiency and resilient practices, while the EU CAP network and EIP-AGRI will continue fostering innovation. The answer is largely declarative, reaffirming existing frameworks rather than announcing new targets or dedicated mechanisms. It signals that the Commission expects Member States to use the enhanced flexibility in the next CAP to address regional needs, with no immediate legislative follow-up beyond the ongoing CAP reform process.
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Asked byEmmanouil Kefalogiannis (PPE)