Bulgaria may drop out of the most influential agricultural organization in EU

The Bulgarian Farmers Union has sent a letter requesting a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. They warn that there is a risk of termination of Bulgaria's membership in Copa-Cogeca, BTA reports. The reason is the lack of opportunities for Bulgarian agricultural producers to pay membership fees.

The union said that the issue is of strategic importance for the presence and influence of Bulgarian agriculture in the EU because Copa-Cogeca is the most influential representative organization of agricultural producers and cooperatives in the EU and plays a key role in shaping policies in the sector. The union pointed out that participation in this structure provides direct access to decision-making processes at the European level and the organization has direct communication with the European Commission and the European Parliament.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov