Spain leads a united front in Brussels to protect the CAP and CFP budgets

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has led today in Bruselas the Spanish position on the Consejo de Ministros de la Unión Europea, demanding that current budgets be maintained Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) for the 2028-2034 period.

Institutional and sectoral unity in the face of European challenges

During the first Consejo de Ministros de Agricultura y Pesca of the year 2026, the Government of España has displayed a rigid, inflexible stance. According to what he has stated Luis PlanasThere is absolute consensus between the central government, the autonomous communities, and representatives of the primary sector to protect the agricultural financial plan under the new budgetary framework of the European Union.

“I can proudly point out that this is the common position held by the Gobierno de España with the agricultural sector and the autonomous communities,” the minister stated, emphasizing that this closing ranks It is fundamental to guaranteeing the stability of Spanish farms in the coming years.

Rejection of renationalization and defense of the funds

The Spanish strategy focuses on preventing the CAP lose its essence as a European pillar. Luis Planas He has been adamant about the possibility that certain aspects of agricultural policy may be renationalizeadvocating a fully integrated policy with sufficient funding to address the climate and production challenges of the immediate future.

This position was previously ratified in the Consejo Agrario and in meetings with Cooperativas Agro-alimentariasas well as with professional agricultural organizations. The objective is for the funds for the 2028-2034 period to be at leastequivalent to those of the current framework to ensure the competitiveness of foreign trade Spanish agri-food sector.

Key Concept	Spain's position (2028-2034)
CAP and PPC Budget	Maintaining current funds (minimum)
Political Structure	Advocacy for a 100% European policy (No renationalization)
Consensus Actors	Government, Autonomous Communities, Agricultural Organizations and Cooperatives

Keys to the internationalization of the sector

Consolidation of the legal security for exporting companies thanks to a stable financial framework.
Reinforcement of the logistics competitiveness and productive through direct aid and rural development.
Maintaining leadership of España in the global markets for fresh and processed products.

Key points and frequently asked questions about defending the CAP

What is Spain's main demand in Brussels?

Maintain, at a minimum, the current level of spending and budget of the CAP and PPC for the new 2028-2034 financial framework to respond to the challenges of the future.

Which actors support this institutional position?

There is a common position among the Ministerio de Agricultura, autonomous communities, professional agricultural organizations and cooperatives.

Why does Spain oppose the renationalization of the CAP?

Because he believes that CAP It must remain a fully European pillar to guarantee a level playing field and the strength of the European Union.