Date: 2023-04-17Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/813 of 8 February 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards Member States’ allocations for direct payments and the annual breakdown by Member State of the Union support for rural development
Issued by European Commission
· Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Summary:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/813 amends Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, adjusting Member States' allocations for direct payments and Union support for rural development under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This regulation reflects decisions made by Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans regarding the transfer of funds between direct payments and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The regulation takes effect the day after publication in the Official Journal and applies retroactively from January 1, 2023.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Direct Payment and EAFRD Transfers:**
* Belgium (Flanders), Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Romania are transferring percentages of direct payment allocations to EAFRD for 2023-2026.
* Slovakia is reducing direct payments and transferring the product to EAFRD for 2023-2026.
* Hungary, Malta, Poland, and Portugal are transferring percentages of EAFRD allocations to direct payments for 2024-2027.
* **Direct Payments for Other Interventions:**
* Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy, Latvia, and Slovakia are using up to 5% of direct payment allocations for interventions in other sectors for 2023-2027.
* **Annex Amendments:**
* Annexes V (Member States allocations for direct payments) and IX to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 are amended to reflect the changes in direct payment allocations.
* Annex XI (annual breakdown by Member State of the Union support for rural development) to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 is amended to reflect changes in rural development support.
Impact Analysis:
* Member States
* Impact: Adjustments to national allocations for direct payments and rural development support require modifications to financial planning and implementation of CAP Strategic Plans.
* Action Required: Update CAP Strategic Plans to reflect the revised allocations and ensure compliance with the new funding distribution.
* Farmers
* Impact: Changes in direct payment amounts and rural development funding may affect the financial support available to farmers.
* Action Required: Review payment expectations and adjust farming practices or project proposals according to the updated funding landscape.
* European Commission
* Impact: Implementation and oversight of the amended regulations, ensuring Member States adhere to the adjusted allocations.
* Action Required: Monitor Member States' compliance and provide guidance on implementing the revised CAP Strategic Plans.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
European Parliament: One of the legislative branches of the European Union. Regulation EU 2021/2115 is from the European Parliament and the Council.
Council of the European Union: One of the legislative branches of the European Union. Regulation EU 2021/2115 is from the European Parliament and the Council.
European Commission: An executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's budget.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union, outlining the scope of the EU's powers.
Regulation EU 2021/2115: A regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules on support for strategic plans under the common agricultural policy (CAP).
European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF): A fund within the EU budget that finances direct payments to farmers.
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD): A fund within the EU budget that supports rural development projects and initiatives.