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Auditors publish damning report on CAP reforms

THE European Court of Auditors has released a damning opinion on aspects of the Commission's proposals to reform the CAP.

Foremost among its concerns is that the complexity of cross-compliance continues to make it difficult for paying agencies and beneficiaries to administer.

The Court also notes that the Commission estimates the proposed reform is likely to result in an increase of 15% in the costs of administering the direct payment schemes which will be borne by member states.

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