EPP Agriculture Ministers: “We stand with and deliver for farmers”

26. January 2026
EPP Agriculture Ministers, chaired by Sari ESSAYAH, Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, gathered today in Brussels ahead of the forthcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH). Ministers held fruitful discussions with Commissioner Jessika ROSWALL on several topics related to her remit and exchanged views on areas which will be of key focus for 2026, particularly emphasising the need for further simplification. “The EPP supports farmers by protecting their economic sustainability, and reducing the regulatory burden placed on them. Through CAP, the MFF, the environmental omnibus and other initiatives, we will ensure farmers are not asked to do more with less,” stated Minister Sari ESSAYAH on the margins of the meeting. Ministers also reflected on the success of the recent joint EPP agriculture and environment ministers’ meeting, noting the importance of cooperation and dialogue between both competencies given the significant level of overlap on regulation and objectives.


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