Romanian MEP Daniel Buda (PPE) has called on the European Commission to consider additional measures to limit excessive speculative effects on agricultural markets, arguing that financial volatility disconnected from real production conditions destabilises European farmers. In a written parliamentary question submitted on 14 June 2026, Buda warned that disproportionate speculative movements artificially increase price volatility for agricultural products and essential inputs, leaving farmers without effective tools to protect themselves. He stressed that agriculture cannot be left at the mercy of fluctuations unrelated to the real economy, especially as European producers already face high compliance costs and growing climate risks. The question asks whether the Commission intends to work with competent institutions to introduce new safeguards that preserve the legitimate economic function of markets while preventing them from becoming an additional destabilising factor for food producers. Buda's initiative targets the financial dynamics that can override supply-and-demand fundamentals, potentially affecting production decisions, investment planning, and farm competitiveness. The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks; its answer will signal whether it shares Buda's concern and whether it plans to propose regulatory action, such as tighter position limits on commodity derivatives or enhanced transparency requirements for agricultural futures markets. The question impacts four key stakeholder groups: European farmers, who would benefit from reduced price volatility and more predictable input costs; financial speculators and commodity trading firms, who could face stricter oversight and reduced trading flexibility; EU consumers, who may experience more stable food prices if volatility is curbed; and EU regulatory bodies, which would need to design and enforce any new measures, potentially coordinating with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and national competent authorities.