Lawmakers vote to delay final negotiations on sustainability Omnibus

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🗞️ Driving the news: EU lawmakers have voted to delay final negotiations on the sustainability-themed Omnibus Regulation, a key part of the European Commission’s simplification package for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
• The postponement allows more time for additional amendments, reopening debate on the Parliament’s position and potentially reshaping the final legislative framework

🔭 The context: The Omnibus Regulation aims to streamline CAP implementation and reduce administrative burdens for farmers while reinforcing environmental commitments
• Initially fast-tracked after farmer protests, the draft regulation attracted scrutiny over proposed reductions to climate and biodiversity requirements
• The delay signals growing political pressure and diverging views within the Parliament on how to balance simplification with sustainability

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The CAP directs nearly one-third of the EU budget and heavily influences land use, agricultural emissions, and biodiversity
• Weakening sustainability provisions risks undermining the EU Green Deal and climate neutrality targets
• A revised, more environmentally robust Omnibus Regulation could realign farming subsidies with climate-resilient practices and long-term ecosystem health

⏭️ What's next: The European Parliament is expected to revisit its negotiating mandate in the coming weeks, with new amendments likely from both environmental and agricultural blocs
• Trilogues with the European Council and Commission will be delayed, pushing final adoption into early 2026
• Stakeholders across the food, farming, and environmental sectors are intensifying lobbying as negotiations resume

💬 One quote: “This delay reflects the growing awareness that rushing reforms without environmental safeguards would be a mistake,” said Jutta Paulus, MEP and member of the Greens/EFA group

📈 One stat: The CAP accounts for approximately €386.6 billion in the 2021–2027 EU budget, with over 40% linked to climate and environmental objectives

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