AREFLH considers that the financing system proposed under the future Single Fund does not sufficiently guarantee market stability, food security, or a level playing field for producers across the Union. For a highly integrated and competitive internal market such as that of the fruit and vegetable sector, predictable EU-level co-financing has been a cornerstone of success for nearly three decades.

 

in a constructive spirit and with the aim of contributing to a system that can genuinely strengthen producer resilience, competitiveness, and crisis preparedness, we also outline concrete amendments and corrections to Articles 35(8) and 35(9) of COM(2025)565 of the European Commission. These adjustments could help ensure that the future Single Fund delivers more effectively for Europe’s fruit and vegetable producers, even within the constraints of the proposed governance model.

 

The weaknesses of the current proposal from the Commission

A. Budgetary risks for Member States.

B. Fragmentation of the Single Market and risk of competitive distortion.

C. Undermining the basic principles of CMO

 

Proposed Solutions

A. Minimum Public Support Rate

B. Re-distribute cofinancing shares

C. Proposed amendment

 

Advantages of the AREFLH Proposal

A. Full compatibility with the governance mechanism of the Single Fund

B. Predictable budgetary commitment for the Member States

C. Preservation of a level playing field.

D. Predictability preserved for producers

 

Read the detailed position paper : EN, FR, ES, IT