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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

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek 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.

  2. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greek 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.

  3. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Margaritis 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.

  4. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece 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.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece'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.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece 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.

  7. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Margaritis 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.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Margaritis 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.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek 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.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Margaritis 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.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Margaritis 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.

  12. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Serres 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.

Sources

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