THE STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY 2021–2027 IN ROMANIA
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The paper analyzes the strategic and financial framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2021–2027 in Romania, aiming to assess the coherence between the European objectives regarding sustainability, equity, and agricultural competitiveness, and the concrete mechanisms of national implementation. The study uses a documentary analysis based on Regulations (EU) 2021/2115 and 2021/2116, the National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2023–2027, and budgetary data provided by the European Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The results highlight that Romania benefits from a budget of over 20 billion euros, of which approximately 10 billion are allocated to direct payments under Pillar I, and 8 billion to rural development under Pillar II. Key interventions such as BISS, eco-schemes, coupled support, and redistributive payments are conditioned by compliance with eco-conditionality standards, directing support mainly towards small and medium-sized farms. The conclusions indicate that the new CAP architecture promotes the transition towards sustainable agricultural practices; however, the efficiency of implementation depends on the administrative capacity of farmers and the level of fund absorption.
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