European Parliament
Jan Andersson, Anna Hedh and Inger Segelström (PSE ),
in writing.
(SV)
The report proposes an insurance scheme for farmers, jointly financed by farmers, the Member States and the EU within the framework of the common agricultural policy. That is something about which we have our doubts.
We Swedish Social Democrats are opposed to new instruments and more funding for the agricultural sector. Given the heavy funding of the EU’s common agricultural policy from the budget, the sector itself should be able to finance aid to farmers hit by natural disasters. Moreover, there is no scope in the budget for increased appropriations.
We therefore voted against the report.

