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Abstract(s)
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is crucial in ensuring food safety and security in
Europe. Providing a stable and diverse food supply also supports rural economies and promotes
social, environmental and economic sustainability. However, as CAP consumes approximately 30%
of the EU budget, debates regarding its pertinence have arisen. This paper aimed to understand
European citizens’ perceptions of CAP, its associated benefits and their level of agreement regarding
the allocation of the EU budget. Ultimately, the goal was to gain insights into EU citizens’ attitudes and
perceptions towards the CAP. Information and data come from the European Survey Eurobarometer.
The methods include statistical inferential techniques adjusted to the nature of the variables and
goals. The findings confirm that European citizens generally perceive the CAP positively and have
positive attitudes about the CAP. While some differences among various social groups may exist, the
results did not identify any specific group strongly opposing the CAP. Overall, European citizens
hold a favorable attitude towards the CAP, its associated benefits and budget allocation. This paper
brings new insights into new European CAP measures and programs to promote food security and
the sustainability of agriculture among European countries and citizens. These insights may be useful
for public decision-makers to define better policies and measures adjusted to European citizens and
to promote food security and sustainability.
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Keywords
Common Agricultural Policy EU budget Environmental sustainability European citizen perception Food security
Citation
Mata, F. & Dos-Santos, M.J.P.L. (2024). European citizens’ evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy. Sustainability, 16(10), 3970. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16103970
Publisher
MDPI