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Greek government agricultural and fisheries policy reform
Overview
Greek government officials have initiated a series of visits to address challenges within the national agricultural sector. In Serres, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas addressed the spread of sheep and goat plague, land registry issues, and the need for structural reforms in payment systems. The Minister indicated that a roadmap for livestock reconstruction, supported by the European Union, would be presented at the Thessaloniki International Fair. Following these regional engagements, the focus shifted to Thessaloniki for policy development. Minister Schoinas led the 4th session of the National Dialogue to shape Greek positions for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Additionally, the government moved toward financial support for the sector with the inauguration of the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Fund, intended to fund investments and support future farming and livestock needs. Expanding the scope of policy discussions, Minister Schoinas recently outlined Greece’s national position regarding the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). He emphasized the necessity of modernizing the Greek fishing fleet through technological advancement, energy transition, and improved vessel safety. Schoinas stressed that policy must support the sector’s unique structure, which relies heavily on small-scale coastal and family-run businesses, while addressing competitive challenges from third-country products. More recent dialogues have addressed labor, subsidies, and rising production costs. In observance of World Rural Women's Day, Schoinas proposed a network for Greek female farmers to address demographic challenges and rural depopulation. During a 'Dialogue with Production' meeting involving the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), discussions focused on the transition to the new CAP system and the completion of EAE 2026. While some representatives noted a commitment to process agricultural payments by November 30, others expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of clear timelines for substantive solutions. In late September 2026, labor and structural concerns intensified. Representatives from P.O.G.E.D.Y.
Entities
Ministry of Rural Development and Food · Margaritis Schoinas · Koroni · Thessaloniki · Serres Chamber of Commerce
Claims
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Margaritis Schoinas proposed the creation of a network for Greek women farmers.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed network aims to facilitate communication between women in agricultural production and the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting was held in observance of International Women Farmers' Day.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Margaritis Schoinas is launching an organized series of contacts with primary sector representatives titled ‘Dialogue with Production’.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dialogue initiative began with a meeting between the Minister and the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHΕΑΣ).
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agenda includes agricultural subsidies, the transition to a new payment system, and the completion of EAE 2026 by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
- [● 2 SOURCES] Discussions will cover livestock issues, including zoonoses and the Greek Livestock Recovery Plan.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dialogue will address the new CAP 2028–2034 and Greek priorities at the European level.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The network would serve as a channel for recording the challenges faced by women in the primary sector.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is conducting a 'Dialogue with Production' series of meetings.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meeting agenda included the new Common Agricultural Policy for the 2028–2034 period.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Discussions focused on rising production costs and their impact on agricultural income.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGreek Minister of Rural Development meets regional representatives
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas met with officials from Magnesia and Karditsa to discuss disaster compensation, walnut crop aid, irrigation infrastructure, and the LEADER development program.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesGreek Ministry holds agricultural dialogue on subsidies and production costs
Greek agricultural representatives met with the Ministry of Rural Development to discuss subsidies, production costs, and the 2028–2034 CAP, though some leaders criticized the lack of specific commitments.
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesMargaritis Schoinas proposes network for Greek female farmers
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas proposed a new communication network for female farmers to address rural challenges and strengthen their role in the agricultural economy.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesGreece launches ‘Dialogue with Production’ to support agricultural sector
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas has launched the ‘Dialogue with Production’ to engage primary sector stakeholders on subsidies, livestock recovery, and the new CAP 2028–2034 framework.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGreece's Agriculture Minister meets with regional administrators
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas met with regional administrators to improve primary sector coordination, livestock crisis management, and rapid response mechanisms for zoonotic diseases.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGreece addresses agricultural challenges and Mediterranean Diet development
Greek Deputy Minister Giannis Andrianos addresses agricultural challenges, including climate change and rising costs, while promoting the Mediterranean Diet as a tool for sustainable regional development.
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[BUSINESS] 15 sourcesMargaritis Schoinas visits Pieria to support Greek agricultural production
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas visited Pieria to announce 263.5 million euros in improvement plans and 365 million euros in loans to support agricultural production and modernization.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMargaritis Schoinas defends Greek agricultural subsidy regulation
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas defended a regulation for 2018–2022 agricultural subsidies, stating it aims to assist 50,000 legitimate farmers without legitimizing fraudulent land claims.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGreek agricultural representatives meet with Minister of Rural Development
Greek agricultural representatives met with the Minister of Rural Development to discuss geotechnical compensation, veterinary service staffing, and fisheries management.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMargaritis Schoinas outlines Greek priorities for fisheries and agriculture
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas is pushing for the modernization of the national fishing fleet and discussing new agricultural policies with regional administrations to support primary producers.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMargaritis Schoinas to lead agricultural policy talks in Thessaloniki
Minister Margaritis Schoinas visits Thessaloniki for the 4th National Dialogue on the new Common Agricultural Policy and to inaugurate a new fund for agricultural entrepreneurship.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesSerres receives series of Greek government visits to address agricultural issues
Greek Minister Margaritis Schoinas visited Serres to discuss agricultural reforms and the impact of sheep and goat plague on local livestock, part of a series of government visits to the region.
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