The European Court considered that European Union support for agricultural producers is "effective" but not very attractive for organizations in the sector. The institution warned that the "weak involvement of national authorities" may discourage producers from joining the available support programs.
According to the Court's report, the implementation of support varies significantly between Member States, which affects the overall effectiveness of the common agricultural policy. National authorities play a crucial role in promoting and managing these programs for producers.
In 2022, Portugal was below the European average in receiving agricultural production support. This situation places the country among the Member States with the lowest utilization of available funds for the primary sector.
The European Court recommends greater coordination between European institutions and national authorities to improve the attractiveness of support and ensure a more equitable distribution of resources destined for agricultural production.
