What does the EU do? - Solidarity policies - The common agricultural policy (CAP) and common fisheries policy (CFP)

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What was the purpose of the CAP?

1. Ensure fair standard of living for farmers
2. Stabilize markets
3. Ensure that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices
4. Modernize farming infrastructure

What more is achieved by the CAP?

1. Consumers enjoy security of supply
2. Prices of agricultural products are kept stable
3. Consumers are protected from fluctuations on the world market

Why did the agricultural policy need to be altered?

Because production grew faster than consumption, placing a heavy burden on the EU budget.
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What is the new role of the farming community?

1. Ensure a certain amount of economic activity in every rural area
2. Protect the diversity of  Europe's countryside.
3. Combating climate change, protecting wildlife, and feeding the world.

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