EU agricultural funding and customs reforms face scrutiny

EU agricultural budget EU Customs Code reform agricultural financing import duties online platform regulation

Agricultural organizations in Austria are calling for increased and stabilized funding within the EU's 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. The Chamber of Agriculture of Upper Austria passed a resolution demanding that direct and compensatory payments be adjusted for inflation to maintain competitiveness amidst rising energy and supply costs. The Austrian Bauernbund also emphasized the need for reliable financing and fair markets to protect the future of farming families.

Separately, the European Parliament has approved reforms to the EU Customs Code to address unfair competition from third-country online retailers. Effective November 1, 2026, a two-euro processing fee per package will be added to existing customs duties for goods valued under 150 euros. Additionally, online platforms acting as intermediaries for third-country sales will be held legally responsible as importers under customs law.

Entities

Austrian Bauernbund · Chamber of Agriculture of Upper Austria · European Parliament · Franz Waldenberger · Philipp Moser

Claims

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A European processing fee will be applied to small packages with a value under 150 euros. www.suedtirolnews.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] In the first half of 2026, Austria exported milk and dairy products worth 1.02 billion euros. www.top-news.at
[○ 1 SOURCE] Starting November 1, 2026, a two-euro processing fee per package will be added to a three-euro flat customs duty per product. www.suedtirolnews.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chamber of Agriculture of Upper Austria passed a resolution demanding higher EU funding for the agricultural sector. bauernnetzwerk.at
[○ 1 SOURCE] Online platforms mediating sales from third countries will be treated as importers for customs purposes. www.suedtirolnews.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Franz Waldenberger stated that domestic agriculture faces massive cost increases in energy and supplies. bauernnetzwerk.at
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Parliament approved the reform of the EU Customs Code on September 16. www.suedtirolnews.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Austrian Bauernbund highlighted the importance of fair markets and reliable agricultural financing. www.top-news.at

Sources

EU-Finanzrahmen: LK-Vollversammlung fordert stabile und wertgesicherte Agrarfinanzierung [bauernnetzwerk.at]

5 days ago

Agrarpolitischer Herbstauftakt: Heimische Stärken nutzen, Wertschöpfung sichern ⋆ TOP News Österreich - Nachrichten aus Österreich und der ganzen Welt [www.top-news.at]

6 days ago

EU greift bei Billigpaketen durch [www.suedtirolnews.it]

5 days ago