Eurobarometer shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture
The European Commission published the tenth Eurobarometer survey on Europeans, Agriculture and the CAP, interviewing 26,456 respondents across all 27 member states between May and June 2026. 95% consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, 93% see securing a stable EU food supply as crucial, and 70% believe the CAP benefits all Europeans. For the first time, respondents were asked about the importance of EU origin when buying food, with almost eight in ten calling it important or very important.
Impact and considerations
The survey ties EU agricultural policy closely to food origin, short supply chains, and environmental and animal-welfare standards, potentially shaping future CAP budget priorities and food-sourcing compliance expectations relevant to EU-facing food trade and corporate catering supply chains.
Key points
- 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, and 93% say securing a stable EU food supply is crucial.
- 70% believe the CAP benefits all Europeans; 93% credit it with securing a stable food supply, 92% with reasonable food prices and sustainable natural-resource management, and 91% with strengthening farmers' role in the food chain.
- Around 85% see increasing agricultural competitiveness as an important CAP priority, and over two in three agree the CAP delivers on protecting the environment and tackling climate change.
- More than nine in ten respondents recognise that extreme weather events can affect food security and supply.
- Almost eight in ten, asked for the first time, consider EU origin important or very important when buying food; almost nine in ten point to short supply chains and higher environmental and animal-welfare standards.
- The Commission will launch a new 'European food' campaign and has proposed the next CAP, including a minimum amount for farmers' income support ring-fenced within the National and Regional Partnership Fund.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission
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- First source publication
- 22 Sept 2026, 17:26
- Page published
- 22 Sept 2026, 18:26
- Last updated
- 22 Sept 2026, 17:26
- Original links
- European Commission Press Corner：Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 22 Sept 2026, 17:26