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opinion parliamentary committee, 23 June 2026

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034

Document ENVI-AD-782326 · (COM(2025)0565 – C100179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD))

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Marta Temido

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The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety proposes amendments to the proposed regulation establishing the European Fund for cohesion, agriculture, fisheries and maritime policy, prosperity and security for 2028-2034. It asks that the Fund include just transition as a general objective and anchor climate neutrality, biodiversity restoration and One Health in its approval criteria, targets and review clauses. It wants a prevention-first principle, full application of the 'do no significant harm' principle with exclusions for fossil fuel investments, and safeguards against backsliding. It seeks to preserve LIFE actions with dedicated funding, require urban greening plans for cities above 50 000 inhabitants, and strengthen One Health, zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance measures. It also proposes changes to the Social Climate Fund integration, partnership rules, crisis payments, CAP definitions and monitoring, and shifts approval of national plans from Council implementing decisions to Commission delegated acts.

Position. The committee proposes amendments to strengthen environmental, climate, biodiversity and health safeguards in the Fund, including a prevention-first principle, full application of 'do no significant harm', preservation of LIFE funding, mandatory urban greening plans and operationalisation of One Health.

Key points

  1. The Fund must include just transition as a general objective and operational obligations anchoring climate neutrality, biodiversity restoration and One Health in approval criteria, targets and review clauses.
  2. Alignment with the Union's 2030 and 2040 climate targets and climate neutrality by 2050 must guide programming, with a prevention-first principle favouring action at source over downstream mitigation.
  3. The 'do no significant harm' principle must apply across all instruments, with exclusions for fossil fuel investments and no fallback to less stringent approaches; exemptions must be evidence-justified by the Commission.
  4. LIFE actions must be preserved with dedicated funding of EUR 3 390 000 000 under the European Competitiveness Fund and EUR 3 559 000 000 under the EU Facility, with multiannual work programmes and direct grants.
  5. The Fund should provide transparency on climate and biodiversity spending and preserve the Social Climate Fund regulation, with its eligibility criteria safeguarded.
  6. One Health must be operationalised through plan requirements, screening criteria and indicators addressing zoonotic disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance reduction and environmental determinants of health.
  7. Urban areas with more than 50 000 inhabitants must provide urban greening plans within national climate adaptation frameworks; areas with more than 20 000 inhabitants may participate voluntarily.
  8. Member States must design plans respecting the precautionary principle, the partnership principle and the 'do no significant harm' principle, and the Commission must ensure no backsliding in environmental and social standards.
  9. The Commission should assess policy coherence within and between plans, identifying externalities, double expenditure and carbon leakage risks, and verify no backsliding compared to the previous programming period.
  10. Crisis payments must not replace preventive structural measures; beneficiaries should have implemented risk management or preventive measures where feasible before the crisis.
  11. The Commission should adopt delegated acts to approve national plans instead of proposing Council implementing decisions, and financing decisions for LIFE actions should be dedicated and multiannual.
  12. The CAP should support resilient production systems with measurable improvements in climate, environmental, biodiversity and animal welfare performance, and Member States should define minimum thresholds for agricultural activity.

Who is affected

  • Member States, which must design plans respecting environmental law, partnership and prevention-first principles, and submit them by 31 January 2028.
  • Farmers and agricultural holdings, which face new definitions, animal welfare requirements and support rates, with proportionality for small and medium-sized holdings.
  • Urban areas with more than 50 000 inhabitants, which must provide urban greening plans within national climate adaptation frameworks.
  • Civil society organisations, which should participate meaningfully in plan design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Beneficiaries of Fund support, who should have fair access to funding, reduced administrative burdens and effective remedies.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3 390 000 000 in current prices (equivalent to EUR 3 billion in 2025 constant prices) for LIFE actions under the European Competitiveness Fund.
  • EUR 3 559 000 000 dedicated funding for LIFE-related actions under the EU Facility.
  • Urban areas with more than 50 000 inhabitants must provide urban greening plans; areas with more than 20 000 inhabitants may participate voluntarily.
  • Member States should submit NRP Plans by 31 January 2028, with draft plans possible from June 2027.
  • The Commission shall assess plans within four months of submission.
  • Amendments to NRP Plans in crisis situations shall be approved within a maximum of 10 working days.
  • Maximum support rate for farmer investments shall be 75% of eligible costs; 85% for young farmers.
  • Support for non-productive investments serving environmental, climate or biodiversity objectives may cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.

Legal basis. Article 177 TFEU, Article 191 TFEU, Article 5 TEU, Article 148(4) TFEU, Article 177(2) TFEU, Article 191(2) TFEU.

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The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034, which is amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, marks a restructuring of the Union’s funding framework. By merging cohesion policy, agriculture, fisheries, social climate support and other instruments into a single architecture and shifting from cost-reimbursement to performance-based payments, it promises flexibility and adaptability. Such revision, however, carries a risk: that climate ambition, environmental integrity and public health safeguards become sidelined. Your rapporteur seeks to ensure that the Fund becomes a driver of resilience and sustainability, not merely a vehicle for financial absorption.

First, overall ambition and legal safeguards:

The Fund must include just transition as a general objective.

It must also contain operational obligations that anchor climate neutrality, biodiversity restoration and One Health in its core. Environmental and health objectives should be reflected in the approval criteria, targets and review clauses. The principle of non-regression and full coherence with Union law, notably the European Climate Law and the Nature Restoration Regulation must be safeguarded at the level of the basic act, ensuring that flexibility cannot lead to backsliding.

Second, climate delivery and prevention-first:

Alignment with the Union’s climate targets for 2030 and 2040, and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, must be reflected in programming choices. The Fund should prioritise emission reductions while strengthening adaptation. A ‘prevention-first principle’ should guide investments and action at source should be favoured over costly downstream mitigation or compensation measures. This approach reduces long-term public expenditure and avoids lock-in of carbon-intensive or environmentally harmful assets.

Third, consistent application of the “do no significant harm” (DNSH) principle: DNSH must apply across all instruments under the Fund and cannot be weakened through falling back to earlier, less stringent approaches. Exclusions are required to prevent fossil fuel lock-in and investments that would undermine climate or environmental objectives, including infrastructure and security-related spending. Legal clarity at the outset will reduce disputes at audit stage and strengthen certainty for Member States.

Fourth, preserving the strength of LIFE within the new architecture:

The integration of LIFE-type actions into a broader Facility must not dilute its strategic nature, long-term programming stability or support for civil society. Dedicated budget lines, multiannual work programming and financing and governance safeguards are necessary to preserve LIFE’s added value such as strategic nature projects, integrated approaches, replication capacity and support for compliance with Union environmental law.

Fifth, climate and biodiversity spending, tracking and accountability:

Beyond specific allocations like the Social Climate strand, the Fund should provide transparency on climate and biodiversity-related expenditure and measurable contributions, including through preserving the Social Climate Fund regulation.

Sixth, operationalising the ‘One Health’ approach, zoonoses preparedness and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction:

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One Health must move to implementation. Plan requirements, screening criteria and performance indicators should address zoonotic disease prevention, AMR reduction and environmental determinants of health. In agriculture-related interventions, animal welfare actions consistent with the ‘Five Domains’ model can contribute to disease prevention and reduced antimicrobial use, serving environmental and public health objectives. Crisis payments should not replace preventive structural measures.

Seventh, strengthening urban resilience through mandatory urban greening:

Urban areas are increasingly exposed to heat stress, flooding and pollution. The Fund should therefore require in a simplified manner a single national urban greening framework, ensuring that cities above a certain population threshold integrate concrete green infrastructure measures into their territorial strategies. Clear, auditable indicators can link cohesion policy to climate adaptation, biodiversity and public health objectives.

These priorities aim to ensure that the future European Fund supports economic convergence, but also a healthier planet, people and animals with restored ecosystems and territories, resilient to climate and environmental shocks. In doing so, the Fund can become a central instrument for delivering sustainable prosperity and just transition in line with the Union’s legal commitments and long-term strategic objectives.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety submits the following to the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Regional Development and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, as the committees responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(7) The Union needs to achieve its objectives within a challenging economic, social and demographic context including persisting regional and territorial disparities, the impacts of climate change and challenges related to food security and nature protection, insufficient and uneven progress on the Union’s digital transformation, undermining efforts to strengthen the Union’s digital sovereignty as well as significant economic and social consequences. That is coupled with a challenging geopolitical and geoeconomic context that has an impact on the Union’s defence, security (including economic security) and migration policies. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a more focused, simple and impactful Union budget, to ensure the Union added value and clear alignment between Union financial support and Union policy priorities across all policy areas and management modes and to [continue efforts to] simplify rules on Union financial support.(7) The Union needs to achieve its objectives within a challenging economic, social and demographic context including persisting regional and territorial disparities, the impacts of climate change and challenges related to food security and nature protection, insufficient and uneven progress on the Union’s digital transformation, undermining efforts to strengthen the Union’s digital sovereignty as well as significant economic and social consequences. That is coupled with a challenging geopolitical and geoeconomic context that has an impact on the Union’s defence, security (including economic security) and migration policies. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a more focused, simple and impactful Union budget, to ensure the Union added value and clear alignment between Union financial support and Union policy priorities across all policy areas and management modes and to [continue efforts to] simplify rules on Union financial support. This is exacerbated by increasing budgetary constraints, including repayment obligations arising from borrowing under NextGenerationEU, which will have a significant impact on the Union’s annual budgets and limit the available volume. In this context, lessons from the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be taken into account, including concerns raised by the European Court of Auditors on the traceability of funds and the assessment of the real impact of reforms and investments. The NRP Plans should therefore avoid reproducing these weaknesses and ensure stronger accountability, transparency and verifiable results.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9) The Union budget, implemented together with the Member States, should, in particular, provide for a strengthened, modernised cohesion and inclusive growth policy contributing to reduce regional disparities across the Union, promoting the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Union, its technological sovereignty, its digital transformation, and its security. This policy should be elaborated in partnership with national, regional and local authorities; and should step up on climate and water resilience and preparedness with an overarching objective for Union action to prepare for growing climate risks. The Union budget should continue to support a CAP that is simpler and targeted that has the right balance between incentives, investment and regulation and ensures that farmers have a fair and sufficient income, attractive for young farmers. The Union budget should ensure the predictability necessary for a common policy that provides income support.(9) The Union budget, implemented in partnership with the Member States, should, in particular, provide for a strengthened, modernised cohesion and inclusive growth policy contributing to reduce regional disparities across the Union, promoting the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Union, the quality of its climate and environment, its technological sovereignty, its digital transformation and the security of the Union, security. This policy should be elaborated in partnership with national, regional and local authorities; and should step up on climate and water resilience and preparedness as well as nature protection and conservation with an overarching objective for Union action to prepare for growing climate risks, including by strengthening sustainable management of water resources and irrigation infrastructure. The Union budget should continue to support a CAP that is simpler and targeted that has the right balance between incentives, investment and regulation and ensures that farmers have a fair and sufficient income, attractive for young farmers. The Union budget should ensure the predictability necessary for a common policy that provides income support.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10) It is in this context key to continue efforts to simplify rules and improve current delivery models to maximise the effectiveness and responsiveness of Union spending and bring about simplification to Member States, regional and local authorities and beneficiaries. The funds allocated to Member States should therefore incorporate a stronger focus on results, simplification and maximising public investment with high Union added value, including using public procurement strategically to promote key policy objectives, and leveraging private capital. Accordingly, the Union should set the objectives and types of interventions while greater responsibility and accountability for meeting those objectives should be borne by the Member States. As a consequence, there is a need to ensure greater subsidiarity and flexibility in order to take better account of the local and regional conditions and needs.(10) It is in this context key to continue efforts to simplify rules and improve current delivery models to maximise the effectiveness and responsiveness of Union spending and bring about simplification to Member States, regional and local authorities and especially beneficiaries. The funds allocated to Member States should therefore incorporate a stronger focus on results, simplification and maximising public investment with high Union added value, including using public procurement strategically to promote key policy objectives, and leveraging private capital. Accordingly, the Union should set the objectives and types of interventions while greater responsibility and accountability for meeting those objectives should be borne by the Member States. As a consequence, there is a need to ensure greater subsidiarity and flexibility in order to take better account of the local and regional conditions and needs. However, this greater flexibility and simplification should not lead to the renationalisation. Multilevel governance and genuine partnership with regional and local authorities should be fully respected, in accordance with the internal constitutional structures of the Member States.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10a) In implementing NRP Plans, it should be recognised that, given their role as a horizontal implementation framework, not all reforms and investments can be defined, monitored or evaluated solely by means of milestones and predefined quantitative indicators; consequently, the performance framework should allow for a flexible and proportionate application, including through qualitative and contextual evaluations where justified by the nature of the interventions, especially in the case of structural reforms and investments with long-term impacts. This framework should not lead to undue delays in implementation or the blocking of funds due to disproportionate criteria.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10b) The NRP Plans should ensure simplification for final beneficiaries, in particular natural persons and SMEs, by reducing disproportionate administrative burdens while maintaining robust safeguards against double funding, fraud and misuse of Union resources. To ensure sound financial management and effective implementation, the NRP Plans should be based on clear definitions, transparent evaluation criteria, tangible result-oriented indicators and appropriate ex ante and ex post evaluation, in line with the Performance Framework Regulation and the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(11) In accordance with Article 177 TFEU, the European Parliament and the Council are to by means of regulations, define tasks, priority, objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds, which may involve grouping the Funds. To develop a more coordinated, harmonised and effective implementation of Union Funds, this Regulation should provide for the grouping of nationally pre-allocated funds under the European Fund for Economic, Territorial, Social, Rural and Maritime Sustainable Prosperity and Security (‘the Fund’). The Fund should be implemented through National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’) and the Union Facility (‘the Facility’), which aims at increasing flexibility and catering for unforeseen crises and to finance interventions complementing and reinforcing the Plans that require Union-level steer or coordination, as well as evidence-based policy support and additionality to mobilisation of private investment.(11) In accordance with Article 177 TFEU, the European Parliament and the Council are to by means of regulations, define tasks, priority, objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds, which may involve grouping the Funds. To develop a more coordinated, harmonised and effective implementation of Union Funds, this Regulation should provide for the grouping of nationally pre-allocated funds under the European Fund for Economic, Territorial, Social, Rural and Maritime Sustainable Prosperity and Security (‘the Fund’). The Fund should be implemented through National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’) and the Union Facility (‘the Facility’), which aims at increasing flexibility and catering for unforeseen crises and to finance interventions complementing and reinforcing the Plans that require Union-level steer or coordination, as well as evidence-based policy support and additionality to mobilisation of private investment. In order to preserve the Union’s scope and prevent fragmentation or renationalisation, the Plans should maintain the Union nature of the programmes.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15) The Union’s sustainable prosperity should be supported by strengthening its industrial base and fostering the attractiveness of territories to support the right to stay, including via strategies for the integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas and fostering European territorial cooperation. The measures should focus on the completion of the trans-European transport and energy networks, which are key for a genuine Energy Union, and decarbonisation projects, including promoting renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, storage and developing smart energy systems, domestic transmission and distribution grids, while enabling regions, sectors and people to address the impacts of the transition towards the Union’s climate target. The trans-European transport networks have to be completed by 2030 for the core network and by 2040 for the extended core network to support the green and digital transition of transport and mobility. They should also aim to promote innovative economic transformation, help achieve the 3% of GDP Research and Development target and the development and use of advanced technologies , the uptake of advanced digital solutions, including AI, secure and trusted ICT connectivity, while bridging the innovation and digital divides. The measures should help implement the recommendations issues under Article 6 of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 and support digital transformation. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support affordable housing. Measures should also support a competitive and sustainable tourism sector in the EU, aiming at balanced tourism, managing tourist flows and fostering Europe as the first tourist destination in the world.(15) The Union’s sustainable prosperity should be supported by strengthening its industrial base and fostering the attractiveness of territories to support the right to stay, including via strategies for the integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, filling the gaps in the transport routes and connections to these areas and fostering European territorial cooperation. The measures should focus on the completion of the trans-European transport and energy networks, which are key for a genuine Energy Union, and decarbonisation projects, including promoting clean and renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, storage and developing smart energy systems, domestic transmission and distribution grids, while enabling regions, sectors and people to address the impacts of the transition towards the Union’s climate target, taking into account the territorial and socio-economic specificities of Member States and without compromising the economic, social and environmental sustainability of agricultural and productive activities. The trans-European transport networks have to be completed by 2030 for the core network and by 2040 for the extended core network to support the green and digital transition of transport and mobility. They should also aim to promote innovative economic transformation, help achieve the 3% of GDP Research and Development target and the development and use of advanced technologies , the uptake of advanced digital solutions, including AI, secure and trusted ICT connectivity, while bridging the innovation and digital divides. The measures should help implement the recommendations issues under Article 6 of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 and support digital transformation. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support affordable housing. Measures should also support a competitive and long-term sustainable tourism sector in the EU, aiming at balanced tourism, managing tourist flows and improving connectivity of less touristic regions, promoting soft and rural tourism and Union’s natural capital, and fostering Europe as the first tourist destination in the world. They should also support the Union’s environmental objectives.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, therefore strengthening the Social Climate Fund budget.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, without introducing disproportionate administrative burden enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector, ensuring that this transition is implemented in a realistic and proportionate manner supporting competitiveness, without compromising the sector’s production capacity and economic, social and environmental sustainability. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, including methane, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts and preparedness for increasing climate risks, including through the deployment of nature-based solutions. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including forests and soil, and improving animal welfare, notably by encouraging practices consistent with the Five Domains Model. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP. The ‘do no significant harm’ principle should not be weakened through presumptions of compliance that are not underpinned by sufficiently robust and enforceable requirements. In light of the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters across the Union, driven notably by climate change, it is essential to strengthen the Union’s capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations. In case of emergencies, it is of outmost importance to ensure synergies between all Union instruments such as the Solidarity Reserve for Natural Disasters, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and the EU Facility. Member States should include in their NRP Plans structural measures to prevent and control animal diseases, including zoonoses, through investments in biosecurity, epidemiological monitoring and rapid response capacity.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) In line with Article 191 TFEU and the Union’s objectives on climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, and the Union’s 2030 and 2040 climate targets, the Fund should contribute to a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, climate, biodiversity and health. The Fund should be implemented within planetary boundaries and in accordance with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle. It should be guided by a prevention-first principle. In applying the One-Health approach, the Fund should recognise the interdependence between human, animal and environmental health.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18b) Livestock production within the Union should follow high standards of animal welfare, ensure the responsible use of natural resources, contribute to climate and environmental objectives, guarantee fair working conditions and support social cohesion, and provide a stable and economically viable source of income for farmers and other actors in the agricultural value chain. Extensive livestock should be characterised by use of grazing on natural or semi-natural pastures as well as by low external inputs such as feed and antimicrobial use;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18c) The Union’s environmental and climate objectives require stable, predictable and accessible Union support. In view of the proposed integration of LIFE actions into broader instruments, it is necessary to safeguard LIFE’s targeted contribution, avoid fragmentation or dilution of LIFE objectives and ensure that the EU Facility complements and reinforces the financing of LIFE actions under the European Competitiveness Fund to achieve the current level of financing of the LIFE programme. The EU Facility should support LIFE actions in the areas of nature conservation, biodiversity restoration, climate adaptation, pollution prevention and environmental governance in a coherent and visible manner, including through targeted and flexible support for integrated, cross-sectoral and territorial approaches. To ensure transparency, traceability and continuity for beneficiaries, including local and regional authorities, LIFE actions under the European Competitiveness Fund should be supported with a dedicated funding of EUR 3 390 000 000 in current prices (equivalent to EUR 3 billion in 2025 constant prices) and implemented primarily under direct Commission management and through multiannual work programmes, with funding modalities suited to their nature, including direct grants. The EU Facility should support LIFE-related actions with a dedicated funding of EUR 3 559 000 000 and should be subject to transparent reporting on measurable outcomes.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18d) The new common agricultural policy should support a transition towards resilient production system, delivering measurable improvements in climate, environmental, biodiversity and animal welfare performance, supporting economic resilience and competitiveness, going beyond existing practices and should be defined by Member States.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 e (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18e) Landscape features should be understood as elements such as ponds, hedgerows, individual trees or trees in a line, wetland or other semi-natural habitat fragments, wildflower strips or buffers, stone walls, terraces, etc. They may not necessarily be crop or pastureland but contribute to productivity of the whole farm or landscape by stabilizing land, reducing soil erosion, increasing infiltration, avoiding flooding or regulating drainage or hydrology, providing shade for livestock, are the habitats of pollinators and predators of pests so they contribute to the agro-ecosystem and are integral parts of it. The definition used by Member States shall also include additions or extensions to existing landscape features, e.g. hedges or buffer strips, to ensure that land contributing to productivity and having a wider agricultural and agronomic use retains its eligibility for basic payments. Landscape features shall be retained for their social and ecological/agronomic value. They may also be subject to additional payments, for example for their maintenance, upkeep or, in the case of new ones, their re-creation.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support and significantly upscale the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, by promoting and facilitating relevant civil society organisations’ meaningful participation throughout the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of plans, and thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme. Funding under the NRP Plans should include accessible opportunities and transparent procedures, in order to reinforce public engagement, trust and ownership and to maximise environmental and societal outcomes. On the basis of that experience, audits are an essential tool to ensure that the funds are spent for the objectives set.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, relevant civil society organisations, research and innovation actors and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for the contribution of Union programmes towards overarching policy priorities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(28a) In order to ensure that the CAP contributes effectively and pragmatically to the Union’s environmental and climate objectives, there should be an appropriate financial allocation for agri-environmental and climate actions reserved, while preserving sufficient flexibility for Member States to take account of their diverse agricultural structures and regional specificities. Such measures can support farmers in the gradual uptake of sustainable practices, strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the agricultural sector, in a balanced and economically viable manner. A targeted and predictable allocation of funding should enhance planning certainty for farmers and administrations, encourage investment and innovation, and ensure that environmental ambitions are achieved in a way that remains compatible with food security and the long-term viability of rural areas.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 29

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(29) Each Member State should submit to the Commission a NRP Plan, as a rule, by 31 January 2028 so that it can be given careful and timely consideration. To ensure fast implementation of the Fund, Member States should be able to submit a draft NRP Plan from June 2027. Member States should design and implement the NRP Plans in partnership with local and regional authorities, economic, social and rural partners and civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with the national legal framework and the rules set out in this Regulation. The NRP Plans should be designed in close cooperation with the Commission, prepared in accordance with the template provided and made publicly available following their adoption by the Council on the basis of the Commission’s assessment and proposal for a Council implementing decision. In line with current arrangements, Member States will have the possibility to include regional and territorial chapters in their NRP Plan and should be required to ensure that regional managing authorities receive regular payments, based on the progress of their respective measures, and an amount at least equivalent to their Union contribution by the end of the period, subject to potential corrections resulting from the implementation of their respective chapter(s). To ensure effective governance of the NRP Plan, Member States should set up monitoring committees for the chapters and a coordinating committee at the level of the NRP Plan.(29) Each Member State should submit to the Commission a NRP Plan, as a rule, by 31 January 2028 so that it can be given careful and timely consideration. To ensure fast implementation of the Fund, Member States should be able to submit a draft NRP Plan from June 2027. Member States should design and implement the NRP Plans in partnership with local and regional authorities, economic, social and rural partners and civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with the national legal framework and the rules set out in this Regulation. Regional and local authorities should be fully involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NRP Plans. The NRP Plans should be designed in close cooperation with the Commission, prepared in accordance with the template provided and made publicly available. In line with current arrangements, Member States should include regional and territorial chapters in their NRP Plan and should be required to ensure that regional managing authorities receive regular payments, based on the progress of their respective measures, and an amount at least equivalent to their Union contribution by the end of the period, subject to potential corrections resulting from the implementation of their respective chapter(s). To ensure effective governance of the NRP Plan, Member States should set up monitoring committees for the chapters and a coordinating committee at the level of the NRP Plan. In order to establish a list of measures which would be covered by the Union contribution and the loans in the NRP Plan and to determine the total Union contribution, the amount of the loan support and the related pre-financing amount, where applicable, as well as the length of the loan period, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts. The Commission should in any case anticipate any delay in the implementation of the new MFF and the rules governing the Fund and present a set of transitional rules, including sectorial interventions, for certain multiannual projects and initiatives already in place.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 29 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(29a) Urban areas with more than 50 000 inhabitants should provide urban greening plans within the national framework for local climate adaptation, while local and regional authorities should retain full autonomy over concrete planning choices and implementation. Urban areas with more than 20 000 inhabitants should also be able to participate on a voluntary basis. In line with the Commission’s objective of planting 3 billion additional trees by 2030, including in urban and peri-urban areas, such plans should promote biodiverse and accessible urban forests, parks, gardens and tree-lined streets, including native planting and the protection of existing trees and green spaces, in full respect of ecological principles. This would help improve urban microclimates, reduce heat stress and air pollution, support water retention, healthy mobility and urban liveability and enhance urban biodiversity.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 31 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(31a) In order to ensure the efficient use of limited Union resources, the Commission should assess policy coherence and consistency within and between the NRP Plans before their final adoption, including by identifying externalities, double expenditure and costs arising where expenditure in one area may lead to additional expenditure in another, in particular in relation to environmental pollution and impacts on public and environmental health. In line with the precautionary principle, that assessment should also verify that the Plans do not lead to backsliding compared to the previous programming period in the high level of protection for the environment and public health ensured by the Treaties, and should take into account the risk of carbon and environmental leakage where interventions with significant sectoral consequences could shift production outside the Union to third countries with weaker environmental, climate or animal welfare standards without reducing global demand, thereby increasing global emissions or environmental harm.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 40 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(40a) In light of the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters across the Union, driven notably by climate change, it is essential to strengthen the Union’s capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations. In case of emergencies, it is of outmost importance to ensure synergies between all Union instruments such as the Solidarity Reserve for Natural Disasters, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and the EU Facility.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 43 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(43a) The provisions defining elements and rules related to the implementation of the different policies covered under the NRP Plans and further developed in their specific regulations should remain in the legal framework of relevant Union funds, including the CAP, with a view to ensuring legal certainty and a more coherent, harmonised and operational legal framework for policy-related measures.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 44 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(44a) Union policies should support the strengthening of short supply chains, local markets and European agricultural production, promoting the consumption of Union products, clear and transparent labelling information for consumer, including on the origin of food products where appropriate, and the promotion of local and quality products. Such measures help to boost farmers’ incomes, reduce dependence on imports and improve the resilience of European food systems.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 58

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(58) The Social Climate Fund established by Regulation (EU) 2023/955 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 20234 pursues similar objectives and support similar actions in a comparable implementation timeline. Therefore, the Social Climate Plans should be integrated into the NRP Plans from 2028 onwards. This should allow for a more efficient use of Union funds and support a more effective and coherent delivery of the objectives of the fund. This would avoid running similar systems and processes being run in parallel thereby bringing clear benefits in terms of improved policy planning, policy consistency and simplification efforts. It should also ensure the application of common rules, notably regarding respect for the rule of law and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, while Member States’ current allocations under the Social Climate Fund would continue to apply. Synergies between existing and future investments under the Modernisation Fund and the measures of the Plans should also be encouraged through coordinated programming with a view to ensuring better complementarity and policy coherence between the Union budget and the resources allocated to the Modernisation Fund.(58) The Social Climate Fund established by Regulation (EU) 2023/955 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 20234 pursues similar objectives and support similar actions in a comparable implementation timeline. Therefore, the Social Climate Plans should be integrated into the NRP Plans from 2028 onwards. This should allow for a more efficient use of Union funds and support a more effective and coherent delivery of the objectives of the fund. This would avoid running similar systems and processes being run in parallel thereby bringing clear benefits in terms of improved policy planning, policy consistency and simplification efforts, while safeguarding the eligibility criteria set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/955. It should also ensure the application of common rules, notably regarding respect for the rule of law, compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as compliance with Union environmental law, while Member States’ current allocations under the Social Climate Fund would continue to apply. Synergies between existing and future investments under the Modernisation Fund and the measures of the Plans should also be encouraged through coordinated programming with a view to ensuring better complementarity and policy coherence between the Union budget and the resources allocated to the Modernisation Fund.
4 Regulation (EU) 2023/955 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 establishing a Social Climate Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (OJ L 130, 16.5.2023, p. 1).4 Regulation (EU) 2023/955 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 establishing a Social Climate Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (OJ L 130, 16.5.2023, p. 1).

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 65 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(65a) The ‘One Health’ approach should be applied in partnership with Member States, in full respect of their competences and on the basis of scientific evidence, recognising the interdependence between human, animal and environmental health while balancing the economic, social and environmental sustainability of agricultural and livestock farming activities. Union policies should support a resilient European food model based on quality, safety, transparency and consumer confidence, promote European agricultural and food supply chains and ensure a level playing field for European businesses, avoiding disproportionate regulatory burdens and the relocation of production to third countries with lower environmental, climate, animal welfare or food safety standards.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the financial rules for Union support to be implemented by means of the National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’), the Interreg Plan as set out in the Regulation XX [Regional development, Chapter II on the Interreg Plan] (the ‘Interreg Plan’) and the EU Facility (the ‘Facility’);(b) the financial rules for Union support to be implemented, including effective safeguards to ensure compliance with Union environmental law and the , transparency of assessments, public access to relevant information and effective remedies, the reduction of bureaucratic burdens and fair and effective access to funding for beneficiaries, by means of the National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’), the Interreg Plan as set out in the Regulation XX [Regional development, Chapter II on the Interreg Plan] (the ‘Interreg Plan’) and the EU Facility (the ‘Facility’);

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) guiding principles to deliver Union objectives on environment, climate, biodiversity, food safety and security and One Health, including for supporting the economic, social and environmental sustainability of agricultural and fisheries holding.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) to reduce regional imbalances in the Union and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and promote European territorial cooperation in accordance with Part Three, Title XVIII of the TFEU, including supporting projects in the area of environment and trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure in accordance with Article 177(2) TFEU (‘European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund’);(a) to promote economic, social and environmental sustainability by reducing regional imbalances within the Union and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and promote European territorial cooperation in accordance with Part Three, Title XVIII of the TFEU, including supporting projects in the area of environment, and support of trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure in accordance with Article 177(2) TFEU (‘European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund’) for a balanced territorial development that enhances rural, inland and depopulating areas and takes account of the needs of local communities and productive activities in the territory, including aiming to ensure a fair and stable income for farmers, strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, promoting generational renewal, and ensuring the Union’s food safety and security;

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) to support the implementation of the CAP of the Union in accordance with Parth Three, Title III of the TFEU;(c) to support the implementation of the CAP of the Union in accordance with Part Three, Title III, of the TFEU;

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, taking into account the Union’s long-term resilience and competitiveness, while ensuring a balanced and integrated approach between economic, social and environmental sustainability, One Health, without compromising one for the sake of another, in full respect of Union environmental law, the binding objective of climate neutrality and its intermediate climate targets, biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration, and the reduction of the negative environmental impacts on public health, while supporting a just transition in all regions in which no one is left behind and the objective of operating within planetary boundaries, ensuring a high level of environmental protection in line with Article 191(2) TFEU;

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) strengthening the Union’s industrial base, resilient supply chains and boosting sustainable and competitive manufacturing, in particular in the areas of net zero and critical raw materials technologies, with special attention to the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized enterprises, by fully integrating environmental and climate ambitions to accelerate a clean industrial transition;(ii) strengthening the Union’s competitiveness, including by the support of its industrial base, with special attention to the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized enterprises, resilient supply chains and boosting sustainable and competitive manufacturing, in particular in the areas strategic technologies, including of net zero technologies, critical raw materials and technologies, by integrating environmental and climate ambitions including swiftly phasing out fossil fuels and fossil fuel subsidies and instead investing in cleaner alternatives like renewable energy and net-zero technologies to accelerate a clean and just industrial transition, in a manner fully consistent with the Union environmental acquis.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iia) boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, clean and sustainably preserved oceans;

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) supporting a just transition towards the Union’s 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets for energy and climate, in particular by prioritising support for clean energy generation and infrastructure, promoting energy efficiency and decarbonisation, storage and technology, developing smart energy systems and domestic transmission and distribution grids also taking into account the Trans-European Network (TEN-E) and technology and promoting a circular economy, ensuring that all territories and everyone can contribute and benefit from the clean transition;(iii) supporting a just transition towards the Union’s 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets for energy and climate including the accelerated transition to climate neutrality and by strengthening energy security, the reduction of strategic dependencies through the promotion of clean energy and reducing fossil fuel energy dependencies, in particular by prioritising support for interconnectivity, clean energy generation and infrastructure, promoting energy efficiency and decarbonisation, storage and technology, developing smart energy systems and domestic transmission and distribution grids also taking into account the Trans-European Network (TEN-E) and technology and promoting a circular economy, ensuring that all territories and everyone can contribute and benefit from the clean transition, whilst ensuring economic, social and environmental sustainability and affordability for citizens and businesses;

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iiia) applying a prevention-first principle, prioritising the prevention of environmental harm and risks to human, animal and ecosystem health at source over downstream mitigation, compensation, clean-up or reactive crisis payments, while ensuring that such crisis payments remain proportionate, targeted and complementary to structural measures and investments aimed at reducing long-term vulnerabilities;

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iv) supporting the digital transformation towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives set out in the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, thereby contributing to the achievement of a digitally sovereign, secure, and inclusive Union, and promoting the development and use of advanced technologies, including AI secure and trusted digital infrastructure and services, basic and advanced digital skills, digital public services, and ICT connectivity, while addressing the digital divide;(iv) supporting the digital transformation towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives set out in the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, thereby contributing to the achievement of a digitally sovereign, secure, and inclusive Union, and promoting the development and use of advanced technologies, including AI secure and trusted digital infrastructure and services, basic and advanced digital skills, digital public services, and ICT connectivity, while addressing the digital divide, while contributing to economic, social and environmental sustainability and the green transition, in particular by supporting innovation in reducing the carbon and energy footprint of the digital sector;

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(vii) supporting social and affordable housing;(vii) supporting social, decent, sustainable, renewable-based and affordable housing, including by facilitating access to finance for improving the energy performance of buildings in line with Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a;
1a Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L, 2024/1275, 8.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1275/oj ).

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point viii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(viii) enhancing Union transport infrastructure and contributing to the completion of the trans-European network for transport, in particular on the core and extended core network, while decarbonising and improving connectivity, security and accessibility for remote, peripheral and less connected areas; support the green and digital transition of transport;(viii) enhancing Union transport infrastructure, including its resilience, and contributing to the completion of the trans-European network for transport, in particular rail and public transport on the core and extended core network, including missing links in the TEN-T network, and urban nodes, while decarbonising and improving connectivity, security, affordability and accessibility for remote, peripheral and less connected areas; support the green and digital transition of transport;

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ix

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ix) support for tourism, including sustainability;(ix) support sustainable tourism, in particular in rural and depopulated areas, through measures which promote and safeguard natural and cultural heritage;

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(x) supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, environmental protection, climate adaptation, climate resilience and enhancing biodiversity, soil quality and natural resources, promoting circularity, bioeconomy and wider resource efficiency, strengthening pollution prevention, control and remediation, preserving and restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity and natural resources, as well as promoting the New European Bauhaus solutions in the built environment.(x) supporting efficient water and wastewater management, quality and resilience including the associated infrastructure, environmental protection, climate mitigation, especially methane, and adaptation, climate resilience in particular to climate change-related disasters, and enhancing biodiversity, soil quality and natural resources, promoting circularity, bioeconomy and wider resource efficiency, strengthening the prevention, monitoring and remediation of pollution, preserving and restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity and natural resources, ensuring sustainable management based on scientific evidence and the active involvement of citizens and local communities in the planning and implementation of resilience measures as well as promoting the New European Bauhaus solutions in the built environment;

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(xa) requiring Member States to adopt, in partnership with regional and local authorities, building on local needs and competences and respecting their role in planning and implementation, national frameworks for local climate adaptation plans, describing how cities and towns may strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, including heatwaves, droughts, flooding and water scarcity. Such plans should set out how cities and towns may expand and connect biodiverse, accessible green spaces such as urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms, green roofs and walls, restored watercourses, native planting and tree-lined streets, in order to improve urban microclimates, reduce heat stress and deliver health benefits and enhance the overall resilience and liveability of urban areas in particular for vulnerable groups, with the active involvement of citizens and local communities in the planning and implementation of resilience measures.

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 1 – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) strengthening the Union’s preparedness to crises and disasters by mainstreaming the principle of ‘preparedness by design’;(ii) strengthening the Union’s preparedness for crises and disasters by incorporating the ‘preparedness by design’ principle, strengthening the resilience of economic and production systems, ensuring coordination between national and local levels, and ensuring an approach based on prevention, risk management and scientific evidence and supporting all regions and cities in fostering a culture of preparedness, strengthening capacities to cope with crises and disasters, as well as for civil protection;

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iv) facilitating access to services and associated infrastructure, including modernization, digitalization and strengthening the quality and resilience of healthcare systems, child and long-term care services;(iv) facilitating access to services and associated infrastructure, including modernization, digitalization and strengthening the quality and resilience of healthcare systems, public health services, child and long-term care services;

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(vi) addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC.(vi) addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, prioritising support of a just transition in particular to vulnerable households, vulnerable microenterprises and vulnerable transport users, with a view to reducing energy poverty, public transport poverty and social exclusion.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) contributing to long-term food security;(ii) contributing to long-term food security and food safety;

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point v

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(v) enhancing sustainable agriculture and forestry management practices to promote resilient climate action, provision of multiple ecosystem services, supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, the implementation of nature-based solutions, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, soil and natural resources, and improving animal welfare.(v) enhancing sustainable agriculture and forestry management practices to promote resilient climate mitigation action including methane emissions reductions as part of the prevention-first principle, provision of multiple ecosystem services, supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, the implementation of nature-based solutions, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, soil and natural resources, and improving animal welfare in transition towards the Five Domain model, in parallel with simplifying the legislative framework, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring adequate funding, aiming to ensure a balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability of activities, including promoting the active role of farmers and land managers.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) ‘Five Domains model’ means a framework for assessing and improving animal welfare across the domains of nutrition, physical environment, health, behavioural interactions and mental state, thereby supporting a One Health approach, including by reducing risks relevant to zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR);

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9a) ‘LIFE actions’ means strategic nature projects, strategic integrated projects, standard action projects and technical assistance projects supporting the implementation of Union environmental legislation and policy, including on nature and biodiversity, in particular through the Natura 2000 network, capacity-building, civil society involvement, innovation, best practice and the replication of successful solutions;

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10) ‘milestone’ means a qualitative achievement used to measure progress towards the achievement of a measure;(10) ‘milestone’ means a qualitative achievement used to measure progress towards the achievement of a measure, including, where relevant, in the form of an intermediate milestone;

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10a) ‘One Health’ means One Health as defined in Article 3, point (7), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council;

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(12a) ‘prevention-first principle’ means an approach whereby measures supported under this Regulation prioritise the prevention of harm and reduction of risks at source, in particular for the environment, climate and One Health including by avoiding investments related to the production, processing, transport, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels;

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(13a) 'active farmer' means primarily farmers who exercise an agricultural activity on their holding and actively contribute to food security, as well as small farmers, whose principal activity is not agricultural activity, but who are engaged in at least a minimum level of agricultural activity, as set out by Member States.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(14a) 'close-to-nature forestry’ means forest management which promotes reliance on natural and complex forest ecosystem dynamics, where decisions are based in particular on the natural succession dynamics and interactions of species and which both at stand and landscape levels is characterised by forest of various stages of development.

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) production of agricultural products, which consists of all activities aimed at obtaining those products; where agricultural products means products listed in Annex I to the TFEU, with the exception of fishery products, as well as cotton and short rotation coppice;(i) production of agricultural products, which consists of all activities aimed at obtaining those products; including by way of paludiculture where agricultural products means products listed in Annex I to the TFEU, with the exception of fishery products, as well as cotton and short rotation coppice;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) maintenance of agricultural areas, which consists of the activities aiming at keeping the land in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation; where duly justified for animal welfare or environmental reasons, extensive grazing of an agricultural area that does not result in an increase of agricultural production for the farmers concerned may also be considered ‘maintenance’.(ii) maintenance of agricultural areas, which consists of the activities aiming at keeping the land in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation; including maintenance of lands under paludiculture, where duly justified for animal welfare or environmental reasons, extensive grazing of an agricultural area that does not result in an increase of agricultural production for the farmers concerned may also be considered ‘maintenance’.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii – subparahraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States shall define the minimum thresholds for the performance of the activities referred to in point (i) through a minimum output or sale value from the holding and stocking density; different lower levels shall be established for organic farms, holdings on designated land or holdings situated in Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC);

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) ‘agricultural area’ shall be defined in such a way as to comprise only land which is used for agricultural activities, including when it forms agroforestry systems.(b) ‘agricultural area’ shall be defined in such a way as to comprise only land which is used for agricultural activities, including when it forms agroforestry systems, or areas used for paludiculture;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) agricultural areas on which an agricultural activity is performed under the farmer’s control in terms of management, benefits and financial risks. If non-agricultural activities are also performed on these areas, the agricultural activity shall be predominant.(i) agricultural areas of the holding, during the year for which support is requested, on which an agricultural activity is predominantly performed under the farmer’s control in terms of management, benefits and financial risks. If non-agricultural activities are also performed on these areas, the agricultural activity shall be predominant. Where duly justified for environmental, biodiversity and climate-related reasons, Member States may decide that eligible hectares also include certain areas used for agricultural activities only every second year.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) areas for which support is provided under Article 35(1) points (a) and (g) [degressive income support, small farmers] of this Regulation, or under the basic income support for sustainability under Title III, Chapter II, Section 2, Subsection 2, [BISS [all incl. entitlements], small farmers scheme], of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, where agricultural activity is not performed due to commitments and obligations arising from Union or national interventions or other programmes which contribute to the environmental and climate-related CAP specific objectives(ii) areas for which support is provided under Article 35(1) points (a) and (g) [degressive income support, small farmers] of this Regulation, or under the basic income support for sustainability under Title III, Chapter II, Section 2, Subsection 2, [BISS [all incl. entitlements], small farmers scheme], of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, where agricultural activity is not performed or is adapted to paludiculture due to commitments and obligations arising from Union or national interventions or other programmes which contribute to the environmental and climate-related CAP specific objectives

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) Member States may decide to include in the notion of ‘eligible hectare’ landscape features, not covered by the commitments and schemes referred to in point (ii), provided that these landscape features do not significantly hamper the performance of agricultural activity and are not predominant on the agricultural parcel(iii) Member States may decide to include in the notion of ‘eligible hectare’ landscape features, not covered by the commitments and schemes referred to in point (ii), provided that these landscape features do not significantly hamper the performance of agricultural activity and are not predominant on the agricultural parcel. In implementing that principle, Member States may set a maximum share of the agricultural parcel covered by those other landscape features.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(21a) ‘resilient production system’ means a farm management approach that maintains or enhances ecosystem functions, biodiversity, and soil and water quality, through crop-diversification, low-input practices and adaptive ecological management;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(21b) ‘agroecology’ means an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of food and agricultural systems. It seeks to optimize the interactions between plants, animals, humans and the environment while also addressing the need for socially equitable food systems within which people can exercise freedom of choice over what they eat and how and where it is produced;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(21c) ‘agroforestry’ means a land-use approach integrating trees and shrubs with agricultural crops and/or livestock on the same land with the aim to enhance biodiversity, soil health, carbon capture and climate resilience, while diversifying farm production, strengthening rural livelihoods and social benefits and reducing dependency on external inputs.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 21 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(21d) ‘food security’ means when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(40a) ‘Just transition regions’ means NUTS level 3 regions or parts thereof that are most negatively affected, or at risk of being negatively affected, by the transition to a climate-neutral economy; This classification includes all regions which are already supported under the Just Transition Mechanism or meet the criteria of the Just Transition Fund and additional regions not currently covered may be included based on criteria such as GDP per capita, greenhouse gas emissions intensity, fossil fuel dependence, and the exposure of employment and economic activity to transition-related risks, including potential job losses and reskilling needs.

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. For the NRP Plan and each chapter, and the Interreg Plan chapter as referred to in Chapter II of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], each Member State shall organise and implement a comprehensive partnership in accordance with its institutional and legal framework and taking into account the specificities of the chapters concerned. That partnership shall include a balanced representation of the following partners:1. For the NRP Plan and each chapter, the Social Climate Plan as referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2023/955, and the Interreg Plan chapter as referred to in Chapter II of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], each Member State shall publicly, through a transparent process, organise and implement a comprehensive partnership in accordance with its institutional and legal framework and taking into account the specificities of the chapters concerned. That partnership shall include a balanced representation of the following partners, with at least half of the partners referred to in points (b), (c) and (d) of this paragraph, ensuring the appropriate involvement relevant stakeholders and taking into account their role in territorial development:

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) economic and social partners, including farmers, fishers and their organisations;(b) economic, social and environmental partners, including farmers, fishers, taking into account the role of the most representative professional organisations in the agricultural and fisheries sectors, while ensuring balanced representation of small-scale and recreational fishers and of different farming approaches, including conventional and agroecological farming;

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, such as environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination, national human rights institutions and organisations;(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, such as environmental and animal welfare partners, consumer and public health organisations, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, residents’ associations and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination, national human rights institutions and organisations;

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The partnership established in accordance with paragraph 1 shall operate in accordance with the multi-level governance principle and a bottom-up approach. The Member State shall involve partners referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph 1 in the preparation of the Plan and throughout the preparation, implementation and evaluation of chapters, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 55.2. The partnership established in accordance with paragraph 1 shall operate in accordance with the multi-level governance principle and a bottom-up approach. The Member State shall involve partners referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph 1 in the preparation of the Plan and throughout the preparation, implementation and evaluation of chapters, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 55, ensuring that decisions take account of the needs of local territories and communities. The Member State shall ensure that partners have timely access to relevant information and sufficient time to provide input, and shall make publicly available a summary of how the input received has been taken into account.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The plans shall include regional and territorial sections, in accordance with the institutional and legal framework of each Member State. Where provided for under national law, regional and local authorities shall act as managing authorities for their respective sections and be responsible for the design, programming, implementation and monitoring of actions falling within their remit. They shall be directly involved in defining milestones and objectives, which shall be consistent with Union law and Union objectives, as well as in relevant exchanges with the Commission.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult organisations which represent partners at Union level on the implementation of the Plans.6. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations representing the full variety of partners at Union level on the implementation of the plans, ensuring transparency in the process and the appropriate involvement of the economic, social and environmental partners.

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States shall design the measures in the NRP Plan and Interreg Plan in a way that ensures respect ofMember States shall design the measures in the NRP Plan, Social Climate Plan and Interreg Plan in a way that ensures respect of

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) precautionary principle enshrined in Article 191(2) TFEU;

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) the Partnership Principle as set out in the European Code of Conduct on Partnership;

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(bb) the 'do no significant harm' principle as set out in Article 33(2), point (d), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, in line with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation] and an exclusion of investments related to production, processing, transport, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels in line with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1058.

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Member States shall design and implement measures supported by the Fund in a manner that contributes to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives and to a high level of protection of health, taking into account the Unions’ long-term resilience and competitiveness, the principle of preventive action and of preventing environmental and health inequalities, in particular for vulnerable groups and disadvantaged regions, whilst aiming to ensure that such measures are implemented in a proportionate manner and do not impose a disproportionate administrative burden on beneficiaries, ensuring a balanced approach between economic, social and environmental sustainability.

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Payments under interventions referred to in Articles 35(1), points (a) to (f) and points (o) and (p), to the extent that they concern support for local agricultural products shall be subject to compliance with “farm stewardship” as laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation]. Payments subject to the farm stewardship requirements referred to in Annex I, parts A and C, to Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] shall be deemed to comply with the principle of “do no significant harm” as set out in Article 33(2), point (d), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.3. Payments under interventions referred to in Articles 35(1), points (a) to (f) and points (o) and (p), to the extent that they concern support for local agricultural products shall be subject to compliance with “farm stewardship” as laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation].

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Any exemption to the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle shall be justified by evidence by the Commission, in its coherence and consistency check on each national NRP Plan, in Article 23.

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Support from the Fund shall be additional to national public funding.4. Support from the Fund shall be additional to national public funding, ensuring complementarity.

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. The Commission shall ensure that NRP Plans do not lower standards or undermine environmental and social goals and shall ensure that the ‘no backsliding principle’ is maintained.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall ensure that the spending targets of Regulation (EU) …/… [Performance Regulation] are delivered.

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Where a NRP Plan is amended or amounts are reallocated in accordance with this Article, such amendments or reallocations shall not undermine the achievement of the climate and environment spending target, including the biodiversity contribution, referred to in Article 22(2), point (r), nor lead to a lowering of ambition in the measures and targets of the NRP Plan initially approved by the Commission, except under duly justified circumstances in crisis situations as defined in Article 4, point (20), of this Regulation.

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Each Member State shall prepare and implement the Plan in partnership with partners as set out in Article 6 [Partnership], including regional and local authorities, and in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework. The Plan shall include national, sectoral and, where relevant, regional and territorial chapters.2. Each Member State shall prepare and implement the Plan in partnership with partners as set out in Article 6 [Partnership], including regional and local authorities, and in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework. The Plan shall include national, sectoral chapters, as well as mandatory regional and territorial chapters, in line with the principle of partnership and multilevel governance.

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) strengthen competitiveness and innovation capacities for sustainable growth and employment based on the specific needs of regions, including by making use of smart specialisation strategies and just transition strategies.

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f – point iv a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iva) ensuring the continuity and expansion of just transition efforts in NUTS3 just transition regions supported by the Just Transition Mechanism in the current budget, as well as in newly identified territories facing similar socio-economic and environmental challenges. Member States shall guarantee dedicated and safeguarded resources from NRP Plans for NUTS3 just transition regions, above current cohesion policy allocations in real, inflation-adjusted terms. These chapters shall integrate existing and future territorial plans, and the development or updating of Territorial Just Transition Plans (TJTPs) shall be a requirement for allocating regional funding labelled as supporting the just transition across different sectors.

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point r

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(r) ensure that the NRP Plan contributes to the Union's climate and environmental objectives. A minimum percentage of the total Union allocation of the NRP Plan shall be dedicated to meeting these objectives, corresponding to the specific climate and environment spending target referred to in Annex III of Regulation (EU) …/… [Performance Regulation].(r) ensure that the NRP Plan contributes to the Union's climate and environmental objectives, including biodiversity and ecosystem protection and restoration. A minimum percentage of the total Union allocation of the NRP Plan shall be dedicated to meeting these objectives, corresponding to the specific climate, environment and biodiversity spending targets referred to in Annex III of Regulation (EU) …/… [Performance Regulation].

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point r a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ra) include elements in the NRP Plan that allow for the effective monitoring and assessment of its contribution to the Union’s climate, environmental, public health and One Health objectives, including the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and its intermediate climate targets, methane emission reductions, the exclusion of fossil fuel lock-in, as well as relevant Union biodiversity, ecosystem restoration and zero pollution objectives. Such assessment shall be based on relevant indicators, milestones and, where appropriate, qualitative information, in a proportionate manner, and shall include, where relevant, animal welfare measures in transition to the Five Domains model, zoonoses prevention and preparedness, antimicrobial resistance and the reduction of harmful exposure to chemicals and pollution.

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Commission may request Member States to contribute a lower or higher minimum percentage of the total allocation of the plan for climate and environmental objectives. The specific percentage shall be established by the Commission in the context of the approval of the NRP Plan.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Commission may request Member States to contribute a lower or higher minimum percentage of the total allocation of the plan for climate, environmental and biodiversity objectives. The specific percentage shall be established by the Commission in the context of the approval of the NRP Plan provided that it is not set below the minimum spending target. referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EU) …/… [Performance Regulation].

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Commission proposal and Council implementing decisionCommission assessment and approval of the NRP Plan

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall assess the Plan or the amended Plan submitted by the Member State and its compliance with this Regulation within four months of its submission and make a proposal for a Council implementing decision. When carrying out the assessment, the Commission shall ensure that the NRP Plan complies with all requirements laid down in this Regulation, in particular in Article 22.1. The Commission shall assess the Plan submitted by the Member State and its compliance with this Regulation within four months of its submission. When carrying out the assessment, the Commission shall ensure that the NRP Plan complies with all requirements laid down in this Regulation, in particular in Article 22. For the CAP interventions under Title V, the Commission shall verify that the design of interventions does not exclude early adopters of sustainable practices and that compensation calculations for environmental, climate and animal-welfare commitments are based on the common Union baseline.

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Where the Commission concludes that the Plan complies with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission proposal for a Council implementing decision shall lay down:4. Where the Commission concludes that the Plan complies with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article [87] to supplement this Regulation by determining:

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. In duly justified cases, where the Commission concludes that one or more measures of the Plan do not comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1, and that a corresponding request made in accordance with paragraph 2, second subparagraph, has not been satisfactorily addressed by the Member States, it may include in the Commission proposal referred to in paragraph 4 an identification of the deficiencies affecting those measures.5. In duly justified cases, where the Commission concludes that one or more measures of the Plan do not comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1, and that a corresponding request made in accordance with paragraph 2, second subparagraph, has not been satisfactorily addressed by the Member States, it may include in the delegated act referred to in paragraph 4 an identification of the deficiencies affecting those measures.

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The Council shall adopt the implementing decisions referred to in paragraph 1, as a rule, within four weeks of the adoption of the Commission proposal.deleted

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Once the Council has adopted an implementing decision as referred to in paragraph 6, the Commission shall adopt a financing decision within the meaning of Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, including the following:Once the delegated act is adopted, as referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission shall adopt a financing decision within the meaning of Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, including the following:

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The Commission shall assess the compliance of the amended NRP Plan with this Regulation, including Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], and may make observations within three months of the submission of the amended NRP Plan.2. The Commission shall assess the compliance of the amended NRP Plan with this Regulation, including Article 23, and may make observations within three months of the submission of the amended NRP Plan.

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the Commission has not submitted observations or where it is satisfied that any observations made have been duly taken into account, and where the amendment of the NRP Plan would result in a modification of the total Union contribution, of the amount of loan support or the list of measures or in one or more measures of the Plan no longer complying with the requirements referred to in Article 23(1) [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision in accordance with Article 23 no later than four months after the submission of the amended NRP. The Council shall adopt the new implementing decision, as a rule, within four weeks of the adoption of the Commission proposal. The Commission shall then amend the financing decision referred to in Article 23(7) [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision] accordingly.Where the Commission has not submitted observations or where it is satisfied that any observations made have been duly taken into account, and where the amendment of the NRP Plan would result in a modification of the total Union contribution, of the amount of loan support or the list of measures or in one or more measures of the Plan no longer complying with the requirements referred to in Article 23(1), the Commission shall adopt a new delegated act in accordance with Article 23 no later than four months after the submission of the amended NRP. The Commission shall then amend the financing decision referred to in Article 23(7) accordingly. Where the amendment of the NRP Plan would not result in a modification of the total Union contribution, of the amount of loan support or the list of measures, the Commission shall proceed directly by amending the financing decision referred to in Article 23(7) accordingly.

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The adoption of the decisions referred to in paragraph 5 shall not be required:6. The adoption of a delegated act as referred to in paragraph 5 shall not be required:

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the main results of relevant interim assessment reports;(c) the main results of relevant interim assessment reports, assessing whether the prevention-first principle has been respected in the design and implementation of measures, thereby supporting cost-effective investments, resilience and long-term competitiveness;

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) the progress towards meeting the climate and environment spending targets, based on an objective dashboard, in line with Article 9a of Regulation (EU) 2024/3024, and the progress towards the level of investment needed to meet the Member State's climate and energy targets, as identified in their latest National Energy and Climate Plan, and drawing on relevant international and Union reporting, namely the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the European Environment Agency (EEA) or Eurostat, including information on climate-risk, climate-hazard trends, biodiversity status and ecosystem condition;

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
When implementing the EU Facility, the Commission shall ensure that actions financed under this Title comply with Union environmental, biodiversity and public health legislation and contribute, where relevant, to climate mitigation and adaptation, resilience and pollution prevention.

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Funding from the Facility shall be used for its components, which are as follows:4. Funding from the Facility shall be used for its components, and be allocated as follows:

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) EUR 63 223 000 000 billion for Union actions, including the Unity Safety Net as referred to in paragraph 1, point (j) of Annex XV [Union actions], Union actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (l) of Annex XV (Union actions supported by the EU Facility, Home affairs actions), support LIFE actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (n) of Annex XV [Union actions], Solidarity Actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (i) of Annex XV [Union actions] supported by the EU Facility;(a) EUR [62 379 000 000] billion for Union actions, including the Unity Safety Net as referred to in paragraph 1, point (j) of Annex XV [Union actions], Union actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (l) of Annex XV (Union actions supported by the EU Facility, Home affairs actions), dedicated funding of EUR 3 559 000 000 to support LIFE actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (n) of Annex XV [Union actions], Solidarity Actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (i) of Annex XV [Union actions] supported by the EU Facility, in order to achieve the current level of financing of the LIFE programme;

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) EUR 8 710 000 000 for emerging challenges and priorities cushion (the ‘budget cushion’).deleted

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt a financing decision as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 identifying objectives and actions to be supported and specifying the amounts for the Union actions set out in Annex XV to this Regulation [Union actions]. That financing decision may be annual or multiannual. The identification of objectives and actions shall be based on fair and transparent criteria and shall ensure a balanced distribution.1. The Commission shall, by means of delegated acts, adopt a financing decision as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 identifying objectives and actions to be supported and specifying the amounts for the Union actions set out in Annex XV to this Regulation [Union actions]. That financing decision may be annual or multiannual. The identification of objectives and actions shall be based on fair and transparent criteria and shall ensure a balanced distribution.

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. For the purposes of Union actions referred to in paragraph 1, point (n), of Annex XV to this Regulation (Union actions, LIFE actions), financing decisions shall be dedicated and multiannual.

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States may request to amend the NRP Plans in accordance with Article 24 [Amendment of the plan] to provide support to measures of a similar nature to those referred to in paragraph 1 point (i) of Annex XV [natural disasters], as well as to provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters and supporting investments in the restoration of agricultural potential, provided that they were recognised as such by a competent public authority of the Member State.Member States may request to amend the NRP Plans in accordance with Article 24 [Amendment of the plan] to provide support to measures of a similar nature to those referred to in paragraph 1 point (i) of Annex XV [natural disasters] in crisis situations as defined in Article 4(20) of this Regulation, including measures for the restoration of water and sanitation systems, remediation of environmental damage and strengthening the resilience of affected areas, as well as to provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters and supporting investments in the restoration of agricultural potential, provided that they were recognised as such by a competent public authority of the Member State.

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) the beneficiary of the crisis payments has in line with the prevention-first principle and in a proportionate manner, where feasible at farm level, prior to the occurrence of the crisis referred to in point (a), implemented appropriate risk management tools or preventive measures at farm level, including, where relevant, adaptation measures addressing climate change, environmental risks or sanitary threats, as defined in the Member State’s NRP Plan. For the purposes of this Article, crisis payments may be granted in respect of crises arising from events that could not reasonably have been foreseen, prevented or prepared for by the affected farmers.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. By way of derogation from Article 24 [Amendment of the plan], the Commission shall do its utmost to approve any amendment to the NRP Plan within 15 working days of its submission by a Member State.6. By way of derogation from Article 24 [amendment of the plan], the Commission shall approve any amendment to the NRP within a maximum of 10 working days of its submission by a Member State.

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The maximum support rate applicable to the interventions referred to in paragraph 1 point (1) [investments for farmers] shall be 75% of the total eligible costs of each intervention. However, the maximum support rate applicable to the interventions referred to in paragraph 1, point (i), targeting young farmers shall be 85 % of the eligible public expenditure.The maximum support rate applicable to the interventions referred to in paragraph 1 point (1) [investments for farmers] shall be 75% of the total eligible costs of each intervention. However, the maximum support rates applicable to the interventions referred to in paragraph 1, point (i), targeting young farmers shall be 85 % of the eligible public expenditure.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
In addition, support may be granted for “non-productive” investments that also serve environmental, climate, or biodiversity objectives, at a level covering up to 100 % of the eligible expenditure.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The maximum support rate applicable to those interventions shall be 75 % of the total eligible costs of each intervention.The maximum public support rate applicable to those interventions shall be 75 % of the total eligible costs of each intervention.

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 12 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
12a. The implementation of interventions referred to in this Article shall ensure consistency with applicable Union environmental, climate and public health legislation.

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) A description of the design of the intervention, including the eligibility conditions, and for agri-environmental and climate actions referred to in Article 10 of Regulation XX [CAP];(d) A description of the design of the intervention, including the eligibility conditions, and for agri-environmental, climate actions and forest-environment actions referred to in Article 10 of Regulation XX [CAP] aiming to ensure that those conditions do not impose a disproportionate administrative burden on farmers;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) a description of farming practices covered by the intervention based on the Joint Research Centre classification of farming practices in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation].(e) a description of farming practices covered by the intervention, based on the the Joint Research Centre classification of farming practices in accordance with Article 3(5) of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation], taking into account territorial specificities;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(fa) an explanation of how the intervention contributes to the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation [CAP] and in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EU) …/… [NRPP]

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Member States shall aim to ensure that the requirements relating to CAP interventions are applied in a proportionate manner and in a way that is appropriate to the size of agricultural holdings, in particular so as not to disadvantage small and medium-sized agricultural holding.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) ensure agri-economic and agri-environmental-climate monitoring of agricultural land use and agricultural land use change, including agro-forestry, and monitoring of the condition of soil, crops, water, biodiversity, agricultural landscapes and agricultural land so as to enable estimates to be made, in particular as regards yields and agricultural production and agricultural impacts associated with exceptional circumstances, and to enable the assessment of the resilience of agricultural systems and progress towards the achievement of the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;(b) ensure agri-economic and agri-environmental-climate monitoring of agricultural land use and agricultural land use change, including agro-forestry, wetlands and peatlands and old-growth forests and monitoring of the condition of soil, crops, surface and groundwater, biodiversity, emissions, agricultural landscapes, agricultural and forest land so as to enable estimates to be made, in particular as regards yields, increments and agricultural production and agricultural impacts associated with exceptional circumstances, and to enable the assessment of the resilience, including water resilience, of agricultural systems and progress towards the achievement of the relevant Union legislation and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including monitoring, where feasible, of methane and ammonia emissions proxies, nutrient losses, as well as biodiversity and landscape features relevant for resilience;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ea) support early-warning and preparedness by enabling indicators relevant to One Health, including animal welfare, risks linked to zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance in agricultural systems.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Article 38 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States may provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States.1. Member States may provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring long term, sustainable and resilient continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

Article 38 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Member States shall establish the applicable support rates for compensating the loss of production. Those rates shall be higher for farmers who also implement interventions, or other preventive actions at farm level, to reduce the level of production and income risks for which support is granted. Indexes may be used for calculating the loss of production.4. Member States shall establish the applicable support rates for compensating the loss of production. Those rates shall be higher for farmers who have also implemented, prior to the occurrence of the event, interventions, or other preventive actions at farm level, including risk management tools and adaptation measures to reduce the level of production and income risks for which support is granted. Indexes may be used for calculating the loss of production.
Member States shall ensure that such crisis payments remain proportionate, targeted and complementary to structural measures and investments aimed at reducing long-term vulnerabilities, appropriate risk management tools or preventive measures at farm level, including adaptation measures.
The Commission shall carry out an assessment and present a report to the European Parliament on the prevention-first principle and the use of crisis payments.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Article 39 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall ensure that the supported cotton production does not put excessive strain on natural resources such as water and soil. To that end, or for other environmental or socio-economic reasons, those Member States may grant the aid only for specific cotton varieties, in specific regions, or for specific types of farming, or may establish requirements related to agronomic practices.2. The Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall ensure that the supported cotton production does not put excessive strain on natural resources such as water and soil, taking into account the aim to ensure the economic, social and environmental sustainability of agricultural holdings including the competitiveness of the sector. To that end, or for other environmental or socio-economic reasons, those Member States may grant the aid only for specific cotton varieties, in specific regions, or for specific types of farming, or may establish requirements related to agronomic practices.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Every on-the-spot check shall be the subject of an inspection report relating the details of the checks carried out.Every on-the-spot check shall be the subject of an inspection report relating the details of the checks carried out, ensuring, where possible, the use of digital tools and simplified procedures to reduce the administrative burden on farmers.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ea) specific support for climate action, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, in particular in the context of the vulnerability of the outermost regions to climate change and natural disasters, including measures to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events and to promote sustainable resource management;

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Article 48 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
When establishing the lists and the quantities referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the additional costs incurred by operators in the outermost regions, and the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible and consistent with the rules of the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy.When establishing the lists and the quantities referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the additional costs incurred by operators in the outermost regions, and the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible and consistent with the rules of the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy, including the objectives of economic, social and environmental sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, as well as the respect of high animal welfare standards in aquaculture.

Amendment 125

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) strengthening the link between research, innovation and the implementation of agricultural and environmental policies, including through the structured involvement of research centres and independent analytical bodies;

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 126

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the area eligible for the support referred to in the first subparagraph, as declared in the geo-spatial application referred to in Article 70 [IACS], does not exceed 10 hectares, the beneficiaries shall be exempted from controls and penalties under this Article.Where the area eligible for the support referred to in the first subparagraph, as declared in the geo-spatial application referred to in Article 70 [IACS], does not exceed 10 hectares, the beneficiaries shall be exempted from controls and penalties under this Article. This exemption shall not apply in serious or repeated cases of violations of animal welfare, animal health or public health law.

(This amendment is to be transferred to the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety for the Committee on Agricultural and Rural Development on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0241(COD)) in line with the Conference of Presidents decision of 12 March 2026).

Amendment 127

Proposal for a regulation

Article 74 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(fa) support for cooperation of small farmers in local agricultural and agri-food supply chains, including short supply chains, local markets and initiatives aimed at strengthening farmers’ bargaining power in the value chain.

Amendment 128

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) contribute to achieving the objectives laid down in Articles 2 and 3 [Objectives of the Plan];(a) contribute to achieving the objectives laid down in Articles 2 and 3 [Objectives of the Plan], including, for urban areas with more than 50 000 inhabitants, the national frameworks for local climate adaptation plans referred to in Article 3(1), point (a), point (xa),

Amendment 129

Proposal for a regulation

Article 80 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Member States may, when preparing or amending their National and Regional Partnership Plans, programme all or part of their available resources under the Social Climate Fund to other measures contributing to the objectives laid down in Article 3, point (c)(vi), including through measures set out in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2023/955, within their Social Climate Plan chapter.deleted

Amendment 130

Proposal for a regulation

Article 81

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 81deleted
Transfer of resources
Member States may request in their initial Plan to transfer amounts from their 2026 and 2027 allocations under the Social Climate Fund. Such amounts shall be programmed within their Social Climate Plan chapters. These amounts shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and contribute to the objectives laid down in Article 3, point (c)(iv), including through measures set out in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2023/955.

Amendment 131

Proposal for a regulation

Article 86 – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Delegation of powers as regards amendments of certain Articles and AnnexesDelegation of powers as regards supplementing and amendments of certain Articles and Annexes

Amendment 132

Proposal for a regulation

Article 86 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 [Exercise of delegation] to amend Articles 48 [Support for local agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture products], 58 [Responsibilities of Member States, reporting on irregularities], 62 [calculation of penalties for stewardship], 63 [data collection and recording], 70 [IACS], Annexes VIII [fulfilment of milestones and targets], IX [progress on implementation], XI [payment application], XV [Union actions], XIV [financial corrections], to this Regulation in order to adapt them to changes occurring during the programming period.The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 [Exercise of delegation] to supplement Articles 23, 24 and 31 and amend Articles 48 [Support for local agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture products], 58 [Responsibilities of Member States, reporting on irregularities], 62 [calculation of penalties for stewardship], 63 [data collection and recording], 70 [IACS], Annexes VIII [fulfilment of milestones and targets], IX [progress on implementation], XI [payment application], XV [Union actions], XIV [financial corrections], to this Regulation in order to adapt them to changes occurring during the programming period.

Amendment 133

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point 2.7 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2.7a. ‘Do no significant harm’ assessment

Amendment 134

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XIII – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
iia. the adequacy and effective application of the safeguards and procedures ensuring compliance with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and the prevention-first principle, as well as the reliability of the information related to the NRP Plan’s contributions to Union climate, environmental and biodiversity objectives and One Health, including animal welfare; and

Amendment 135

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XV – point 1 – point n

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(n) support LIFE actions including strategic nature projects, strategic integrated projects and strategic action projects that address environmental policy priorities with a cross-border or transnational dimension, activities that underpin the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and enforcement of environmental and climate legislation and policies, promote the development of governance at all levels, support and empower of networks and civil society organisations as well as other projects of Union interest contributing to the implementation of environmental law and policies.(n) support LIFE actions as a complement to other LIFE actions supported under Regulation (EU) xxx/xxx [European Competitiveness Fund], including strategic nature projects, strategic integrated projects and standard action projects and technical assistance that address environmental policy priorities activities that underpin the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and enforcement of environmental and climate legislation and policies, promote the development of governance at all levels, support and empower of networks and civil society organisations as well as other projects of Union interest contributing to the implementation of environmental law and policies.

Amendment 136

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XV – point 1 – point n a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(na) In order to maximise the impact of investments and avoid fragmentation of funding, NRPs should take into account the added value of existing Union environmental and climate programmes, and in particular the LIFE programme. It is essential, in this respect, to ensure complementarity and synergies between instruments, including by promoting strategic projects, integrated approaches and the replicability of the solutions funded.
Annex: declaration of input 4 paragraphs

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur for opinion declares that she included in her opinion input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that she received, in the preparation of the opinion, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:

1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register
BirdLife Europe
CEE Bankwatch Network
Climate Action Network (CAN)
Europe European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
RATP Group - Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens
Transport & Environment (T&E)
WWF European Policy Office
2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies

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Procedure pages

How the committees handled the text, and how their members voted on it.

Procedure – committee asked for opinion 1 paragraph
TitleEstablishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034
ReferencesCOM(2025)0565 – C10-0179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD)
Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenaryBUDG 23.10.2025REGI 23.10.2025AGRI 23.10.2025
Opinion by Date announced in plenaryENVI 23.10.2025
Rapporteur for opinion Date appointedMarta Temido 12.2.2026
Discussed in committee15.4.2026
Final vote by roll call by the committee asked for opinion 3 paragraphs

54 · For

EPP
Bartosz Arłukowicz, Alexander Bernhuber, Daniel Buda, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Michalis Hadjipantela, Niels Flemming Hansen, Esther Herranz García, Radan Kanev, Ewa Kopacz, Peter Liese, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dolors Montserrat, Letizia Moratti, Jessica Polfjärd, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Manuela Ripa, Massimiliano Salini, Susana Solís Pérez, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Matej Tonin, Dimitris Tsiodras, Andrea Wechsler
Renew
Grégory Allione, Jeannette Baljeu, Stine Bosse, Sigrid Friis, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Martin Hojsík, Ana Vasconcelos, Michal Wiezik
S&D
Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Delara Burkhardt, Mohammed Chahim, Christophe Clergeau, Annalisa Corrado, Heléne Fritzon, Alicia Homs Ginel, Javi López, César Luena, Pierfrancesco Maran, Alessandra Moretti, Marta Temido, Kristian Vigenin, Tiemo Wölken
The Left
Lynn Boylan, Emma Fourreau, Catarina Martins, Jonas Sjöstedt
Greens
Martin Häusling, Rasmus Nordqvist, Maria Ohisalo, Jutta Paulus, Kai Tegethoff

16 · Against

ECR
Sergio Berlato, Pietro Fiocchi, Paolo Inselvini, Sander Smit, Aurelijus Veryga, Anna Zalewska
ESN
Petr Bystron, Tomasz Froelich, Volker Schnurrbusch
Patriots
Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Valérie Deloge, Ton Diepeveen, Viktória Ferenc, Roman Haider, Silvia Sardone, Antonín Staněk

0 · Abstained