Romanian Delegation Participates in Key AgriFish Council Meeting in Luxembourg

Violeta Mușat, State Secretary within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, represented Romania at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AgriFish) meeting held in Luxembourg. The Romanian delegation also included Dana Rebega, Director General of the General Directorate for Rural Development – Managing Authority for the NRDP.

The meeting’s agenda addressed critical topics shaping the future of European agriculture, including:

• Simplification of agricultural regulations
• Animal welfare during transport
• Regulation of plant reproductive material
• Sustainable fisheries
• Forest monitoring

Focus Areas of the AgriFish Council

✅ Simplifying Rules and Reducing Bureaucracy

The Council reviewed the European Commission’s proposal from May 14, 2025, aimed at simplifying the regulatory framework in agriculture. The key objective is to reduce administrative burdens for farmers and national authorities by streamlining controls and bureaucratic requirements.

✅ Animal Welfare During Transport

The Presidency updated Member States on the progress of the legislative proposal to enhance animal welfare standards during transport—an issue high on the EU’s ethical and agricultural agenda.

✅ Plant Reproductive Material & Sustainable Fisheries

Progress was presented on negotiations surrounding the proposal for the production and marketing of plant reproductive material. The Council also reviewed the Commission’s latest communication on the state of sustainable fisheries in the EU, outlining proposed guidelines for 2026.

✅ European Framework for Forest Monitoring

Ministers reached a general approach on a new regulation establishing a European framework for forest monitoring. The system aims to support high-quality data collection for tracking progress towards the EU’s climate and environmental goals.

Additional Legislative Files & Conference Conclusions

Under the “Any Other Business” section, updates were provided on several ongoing legislative files, including:

• Revisions to the Common Market Organisation (CMO)
• Cross-border enforcement of rules on unfair trading practices
• Regulation of new genomic techniques

The Presidency also shared key takeaways from recent high-level events such as:

• The Congress on Rural Renewal and Development
• The EU Paying Agencies Directors' Meeting
• The BIOEAST Conference
• Events focused on sustainable wildlife management and resilient forestry

🇷🇴 Romania’s Active Commitment