Voluntary modulation of direct payments under the common agricultural policy (CAP)

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Lutz GOEPEL (EPP-ED, DE) once again rejecting - under the consultation procedure - the Commission proposal for a voluntary modulation scheme under the common agricultural policy. (For details, please refer to the summary dated 24/01/2007.) The proposal was rejected by 89 votes in favour to 584 against with 19 abstentions

The legislative resolution (confirming Parliament's rejection of the proposal) was adopted by 572 votes in favour to 65 against with 16 abstentions.