European Parliament
Mairead McGuinness (PPE-DE ),
in writing
I voted in favour of the Böge report but would like to record my concern about certain elements of the budget agreement which may have a negative impact on the single market.
In particular, the possibility of using 20% modulation in the CAP to fund rural development without having to meet the agreed rules on co-financing and spending guidelines is regrettable and could lead to a distortion of competition between Member States.
It is an attack on the CAP and is effectively a move to renationalise agriculture policy.

