ERC presents a motion to Congress to respond to the demands of the primary sector
The farmers’ protests this week are beginning to have results. This Friday, the ERC party presented a motion to Congress for the Spanish government to adopt a series of urgent measures to respond to the demands of the primary sector. The aim is for these measures to be debated in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food committee.
The demands of the primary sector
The republican group urges the government to carry out the necessary legislative changes to make the European Union’s community requirements more flexible in relation to the primary sector. In addition, they call for a modification of the law on the food chain to take into account the demands of the sector.
Allocation and distribution of CAP resources
ERC wants legal changes to be made to modify the criteria for distribution and state distribution of the resources that come from the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC). The aim is to prioritize small and medium farmers. They also urge the Spanish government to freeze the negotiation of free trade agreements with third countries, apply greater control to imports and establish mirror clauses in trade with countries outside the European Union.
Protection of local farmers
The purpose of the measures is to protect local farmers and prevent imports from other countries from affecting prices. European farmers consider trade agreements with third countries to be unfair competition, as these countries do not meet the same conditions as members of the European Union. They also demand a review of Europe’s trade treaties with third countries.
Meetings and actions of the peasantry
The peasantry has taken the lead in several mobilizations this week. After occupying Barcelona with tractors, the union representatives were received in Palau by the Government, which committed to a second meeting to address the demands. They also met with the President of the Parliament and with representatives of several parliamentary groups. Some actions were carried out by a small group of farmers who are not part of the unions, but are part of the 6F platform.