European Parliament
Richard Corbett (PSE ). –
Mr President, this vote shows that reform of the common agricultural policy still faces stiff resistance from vested interests every step of the way.
Despite such resistance, step by step reform has already led to a relative decline in CAP spending and a switch from spending on price support to support for more environmental improvements, income support and rural development. Export subsidies will also be phased out. But further steps down this path remain necessary. They will be achieved, despite the resistance displayed by the votes today.

