Reforming the CAP: Finding the balance between economic viability and environmental ambition

On 4 November 2025, the European Parliament hosted a policy conference on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, co-chaired by MEPs Herbert DORFMANN and Juan Ignacio ZOIDO. The discussion brought together EU decision-makers and sector representatives to assess how the CAP can remain economically viable while responding to environmental and structural challenges. Against the backdrop of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework and proposed changes to CAP governance, exchanges focused on income stability, competitiveness, environmental delivery, and the need for a predictable policy framework capable of supporting long-term investment in European agriculture.