EU sets direct payment cuts to farmers for 2026
15 Jun 2026
Effective: 01 Jan 2026
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Who is affected:
Farmers and livestock producers in the EU receiving CAP direct payments in 2026
Summary
The European Commission establishes the percentage reduction of direct CAP aid for the year 2026. This adjustment affects farmers receiving direct payments throughout the EU.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1280 sets the financial discipline adjustment percentage applicable to CAP direct payments for the natural year 2026, in accordance with the mechanism provided for in Regulation (EU) 2021/2116. This adjustment is mandatory when agricultural expenditure forecasts exceed the limits of th…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601280: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1280 de la Comisión, de 12 de junio de 2026, que fija para el año natural 2026 el porcentaje de ajuste de los pagos directos de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) 2021/2116 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo