*2012: Co-decision procedure by European Parliament and Council of Agriculture Ministers *2013: Implementation of the new CAP in the national legislations *2014: New CAP enters into force...
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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), created in the 1950s, is the most important European policy. It has evolved with the evolution of society, from helping to achieve food security after World War II, to today’s promoting more respect for the environment, better food safety, phytosanitary and animal welfare standards. CAP is more than an agricultural policy - it is a societal policy....
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1962 (6 member states): 6.5 million farmers – 69 million hectares planted – production worth 20 billion euro (ECU); 1992 (12 member states): 7.2 million farmers – 118 million ha planted; 2002 (15 member states): 6.2 million farmers – 126 million ha planted; 2012 (27 member states):13.7 million farmers – 172 million ha planted – production worth 350...
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