The Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Mediterranean countries that make up the EU MED-9 group.
It is recalled that the first meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries of the group of its member countries The European Union of the South, took place on January 24 following the initiative of the Greek minister Lefteri Avgenakiswho raised the important issues of the impact of the climate crisis on the primary sector and the need for changes to the CAP.
In fact, the nine ministers will meet once more at noon on February 26 in Brussels to coordinate their action in view of the initiative of the Belgian Presidency to raise the issue of simplifying the CAP at the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries of the EU, which is scheduled for in the followingnoon of the same day.
According to the newsit, the joint declaration of the EU ministers MED-9, which was issued today, states the following:
“We, the undersigned Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries and the representatives of the countries of Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, met in Brussels on January 24, 2024, to first time as EU med9.
Discussing the enormous challenges faced by farmers, fishermen and the entire food sector in the midst of the current climate crisis, which is particularly affecting the Mediterranean region, we reaffirm the seriousness of the situation and recognize the worsening frequency and intensity of phenomena such as drought , floods and fires in our countries.
Recognizing the wider impact on farmers’ income and living standards, we declare here and now our collective commitment to strengthen cooperation, encourage related initiatives and support dialogues on the climate crisis and on other common issues, such as the need simplification of the CAP.
Our main goal is to strengthen the food sector, through collective efforts and coordinated actions aimed at supporting our farmers and strengthening the resilience of the entire agri-food chain.
We are committed to prioritizing the development of a sustainable agricultural and fisheries sector in the region, thereby strengthening food sovereignty in the EU and ensuring that food reaches consumers at a reasonable price.
This Ministerial meeting demonstrates our determination to address the urgent needs of our communities in the agricultural and fisheries sectors despite the cascading effects of climate change.”
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