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European Court of Auditors

CAP: Commission defends strategic plans after auditors' criticism

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

CAP: Commission defends strategic plans after auditors' criticism

The European Commission has defended the environmental ambition of CAP, following criticism from the EU Court of Auditors.

EU auditors criticise Ireland for lack of climate ambition in CAP

Environment

about 1 year ago

EU auditors criticise Ireland for lack of climate ambition in CAP

There is a gap between the EU’s climate targets and the CAP plans drawn up by EU countries according to the European Court of Auditors

EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of 'misspent' agri funds

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of 'misspent' agri funds

The European Court of Auditors has outlined recommendations to speed up the recovery of 'misspent' agricultural funds from member states.

MEP calls for 'wake-up call' in EU after electric vehicles warning

Environment

over 1 year ago

MEP calls for 'wake-up call' in EU after electric vehicles warning

An MEP is calling on the EU to review how policy is formed, after comments from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on electric vehicles.

Report: EU auditors find errors in direct farm payments

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Report: EU auditors find errors in direct farm payments

The ECA has published its annual report for 2022, where it undertook an audit of EU budget spending and payments to member states.

Environment

over 2 years ago

EU transition to circular economy behind schedule - auditors

The transition to circular economy behind schedule in EU member states despite billions of euro being spent on the effort, EU auditors said.

EU transition to circular economy behind schedule - auditors

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

EU auditors to examine organic farming supports

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is set to examine whether EU supports for organic farming are "effective and appropriate".

EU auditors to examine organic farming supports

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

ECA: Some farmers overcompensated by EU pandemic aid

The EU response to the threat of Covid-19 to agricultural supply chains was mostly appropriate, but insufficiently targeted, the ECA said.

ECA: Some farmers overcompensated by EU pandemic aid

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Review calls for EU system to track all live animal journeys

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has called for an EU-level IT system to track all live animal journeys to improve monitoring.

Review calls for EU system to track all live animal journeys

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

EU Commission and auditors at odds over 'land grabbing' and CAP fraud

The EU Commission has defended its handling of fraud under the CAP, particularly the issue of 'land grabbing', following a report by the ECA.

EU Commission and auditors at odds over 'land grabbing' and CAP fraud

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

CAP 'never envisaged or designed' to lower emissions

A recent report from the ECA which found that expenditure under the CAP had failed to cut emissions has continued to receive criticism.

CAP 'never envisaged or designed' to lower emissions

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

EU auditors accused of making 'wild accusations' over CAP spending

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has accused the European Court of Auditors (ECA) of making...

EU auditors accused of making 'wild accusations' over CAP spending

Beef

over 4 years ago

CAP spending on climate fails to cut emissions - EU auditors

Spending under the 2014-2020 CAP failed to reduce emissions from agriculture and hasn't helped farming reach targets, according to the ECA.

CAP spending on climate fails to cut emissions - EU auditors

Environment

over 5 years ago

CAP 'not effective' in reversing biodiversity decline - Court of Auditors

CAP was not effective in reversing the decades-long decline in biodiversity according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

CAP 'not effective' in reversing biodiversity decline - Court of Auditors

Agri-Business

almost 6 years ago

Court of Auditors: EU needs to use satellite imagery more for CAP 'agri-monitoring'

The European Commission has been urged to make better use of new imaging technologies in agri-monitoring by the European Court of Auditors.

Court of Auditors: EU needs to use satellite imagery more for CAP 'agri-monitoring'

Dairy

about 6 years ago

Exceptional dairy aid measures under the microscope of EU auditors

The European Court of Auditors is examining the exceptional measures the EU has taken to counteract the dairy market disturbances.

Exceptional dairy aid measures under the microscope of EU auditors

Agri-Business

about 6 years ago

New imaging technologies for monitoring CAP to be examined

An audit to assess the EU’s use of new imaging technologies to monitor CAP is being conducted by the European Court of Auditors.

New imaging technologies for monitoring CAP to be examined

Environment

over 6 years ago

EU auditors: Organic controls 'have improved - but more can be done'

The control system for organic products in the EU has improved in recent years, but challenges remain, according to the EU Court of Auditors.

EU auditors: Organic controls 'have improved - but more can be done'

Rural Life

almost 7 years ago

EU food safety system for chemical hazards 'overstretched'

The EU's food safety system, though soundly based and respected globally, is overstretched, according to the European Court of Auditors.

EU food safety system for chemical hazards 'overstretched'

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Agri-Business

over 7 years ago

EU auditors examine risk and crisis tools to stabilise farmers’ incomes

The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of risk and crisis management tools under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

EU auditors examine risk and crisis tools to stabilise farmers’ incomes

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

Coordination at EU Commission level is 'lacking' when it comes to food waste

'Although a number of EU policies have the potential to combat food waste, their potential is not being exploited.'

Coordination at EU Commission level is 'lacking' when it comes to food waste

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