The Council of the European Union (Agriculture and Fisheries) formally adopted a set of pre-agreed non-legislative and legislative items on 13 July 2026 at the Europa building in Brussels. The adoption covered 'A' items listed in documents 11670/26 (non-legislative) and 11671/26 (legislative), including any corrigenda or revisions. These items had been previously agreed upon by member states and were adopted without debate as part of the Council's routine procedure.
The non-legislative items from document 11670/26 include administrative measures, reports, and decisions that do not require co-decision with the European Parliament. The legislative items from document 11671/26 cover regulations and directives that have already been negotiated and approved by the Council's preparatory bodies. The adoption formalises these decisions, making them legally binding.
The Council (Agriculture and Fisheries) is responsible for EU policies on agriculture, fisheries, and food safety. The adopted items are expected to impact farmers, fishers, food processors, and consumers across the EU. Specific measures were not detailed in the list of adopted items, but typical 'A' items include updates to common agricultural policy (CAP) implementing rules, fisheries quota allocations, and market support measures.
This adoption follows the Council's practice of approving non-controversial items en bloc. The European Parliament and the European Commission will be informed of the decisions. The next steps involve publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, after which the measures enter into force according to their respective timelines.