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Ireland defends EU's green course for agriculture and economy during its presidency
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Ireland defends EU's green course for agriculture and economy during its presidency

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ireland, holding the EU presidency, advocates for maintaining a sustainable path for the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC) and the economy.
  • Ambassador Brian Glynn emphasized the need to address climate change impacts and ensure food security amidst geopolitical challenges.
  • Ireland aims to mediate between EU member states on the PAC budget, balancing support for farmers with fiscal prudence.

Ireland, currently presiding over the EU Council of Ministers, is championing a "green course" for the bloc's agricultural policy and economy. Ambassador Brian Glynn stated that Europe must stay the course towards greater sustainability to combat climate change effects like heatwaves and wildfires.

Europe must maintain the course towards a more sustainable economy and Common Agricultural Policy to combat the effects of climate change.

— Brian GlynnAmbassador of Ireland to Spain, Brian Glynn, discussing the EU's priorities during Ireland's presidency.

Glynn highlighted that discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC) and the 2028-2034 financial framework must consider climate change consequences. He stressed the EU's role in global leadership against climate change, advocating for a "climatically neutral economy" that enhances sustainability and economic profitability.

The ambassador sees the current geopolitical landscape, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as a critical juncture to reform the PAC. This reform should ensure food security while maintaining support and profitability for farmers and fishermen. Ireland's presidency will focus on mediating between member states, particularly reconciling those who oppose PAC cuts, like Spain, with more fiscally conservative nations.

The climate situation must influence EU debates, because the solution is in our hands. Europe must continue to lead the transition towards a climatically neutral economy that will increase our sustainability and economic profitability.

— Brian GlynnAmbassador Glynn on the necessity of integrating climate action into EU policy.

Glynn expressed confidence in reaching a budgetary agreement among member states during the Irish presidency. He acknowledged the impact of international conflicts on agricultural input prices, underscoring the importance of European food security, fair farmer incomes, and stability for both producers and consumers. The EU Fisheries Ministers will convene informally in Cork, Ireland, to discuss revisions to the Common Fisheries Policy.

It is a good moment to review the PAC, considering challenges like the international landscape, with the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

— Brian GlynnAmbassador Glynn on the timing for PAC reform.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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