From: Framing agricultural policy through the EC’s strategies on CAP reforms (1992–2017)
Dominant frames | Key concept | Key words | Examples |
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Policy mechanisma | Reform of policy measures, changing direct aids: introducing historical payments, liberalisation of markets, abolishing supply management measures, strengthening rural development | “implementation of policy”, “single farm payments”, “voluntary coupled support”, “dairy quotas”, “strengthening of rural development”, “introducing historical payments”, “liberalisation of market-price support”, “abolishment of supply management measures” | “The Commission proposes introducing a single decoupled income payment per farm.” |
Farmers’ economicb | Improving and stabilising farm incomes, generational renewal, reducing inequalities | “social balance”, “fair standard of living”, “income stability” | “The main objective is to contribute to farm incomes and limit farm income variability.” |
Foreign tradeb | Global and internal competitiveness, market orientation | “market orientation”, “competitiveness”, “reduction of price supports”, “domestic prices close to world market”, “higher-value products”, “lower costs” | “In order to help European agriculture, the CAP sought to improve market orientation and competitiveness of EU agriculture.” |
Societal concernsc | Multifunctional agriculture | “protection of the environment and rural landscape”, “biodiversity”, “create job”, food safety and quality”, “social sustainability”, “land conservation”, “cultural landscape”, “cultural heritage”, “continuation of rural communities”, “cross compliance” | “Finally, the strengthened rural development policy supports the protection of the environment and rural landscapes and creates growth, jobs and innovation in rural areas.” |
Budgetaryc | Scope of budget, justification of the budget, distribution between MS, share of budget per measures group | “budget”, “expenditure”, “ceilings”, “pillars”, budgetary stabilization”, “financial framework”, “budgetary balance”, “justification of the CAP” | “Budget stabilisation will remain a key objective over the coming years.” |