European Parliament
Marc Tarabella  (S&D ),
in writing.
(FR)
Ensuring continuity in direct payments between the current common agricultural policy (CAP) and the revised CAP is vital, and this was achieved,
inter alia
, as a result of the huge efforts of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. For the 2013 transitional year, we have introduced special provisions for specific cases, including for the new Member States, and the payments will therefore also be guaranteed. Farmers will thus receive their payments in good time, which is a relief.

