COM (2018) 533. Information Note

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1 COM (2018) 533 Information Note 1. Proposal Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder. 2. Date of Commission document 16/07/ Number of Commission document COM (2018) Number of Council document: 11232/18 5. Dealt with in Brussels by Council (Agriculture and Fisheries), SCA 6. Department with primary responsibility D/AFM 7. Other Departments involved Nil 8. Background to, short summary and aim of the proposal The Commission propose to amend the mechanisms by which buying-in of skimmed milk powder (SMP) during the 2019 period can be made in line with the steps taken in This proposal will facilitate reduction of the limit at which buying-in (to public intervention at a fixed price) occurs during that year from 109,000 tonnes to zero, as has been the case for A tendering procedure, from 1st March 2019, when the public intervention period starts, will allow the Commission, based on a vote at the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets, decide upon the volumes to be bought-in and at what buying-in price. This will be done on a case by case basis at each tendering round, with the prevailing market situation a key factor in determining volumes and prices. 9. Legal basis of the proposal Article 43(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union 10. Voting Method N/A 11. Role of the EP Consultation 12. Category of proposal Comitology 11232/18 JU/amcr LIFE.1.A EN

2 13. Implications for Ireland & Ireland's Initial View Ireland accepts in principle the Commission proposal designed to avoid increasing the volume of SMP stocks on an automatic basis. Given the potential for increased stocks to depress market prices, Ireland can accept that decisions to prevent further SMP stocks in 2019 should be on the basis of an assessment of the impact on the market. The revised purchase model applies in 2019 only. 14. Impact on the Public Nil 15. Have any consultations with Stakeholders taken place or are there any plans to do so? Consultations with Stakeholders are currently ongoing. 16. Are there any subsidiarity issues for Ireland? N/A 17. Anticipated negotiating period N/A 18. Proposed implementation date In advance of March Consequences for national legislation Nil 20. Method of Transposition into Irish law N/A 21. Anticipated Transposition date N/A 22. Consequences for the EU budget in Euros annually The financial impact depends on the quantities/prices of skimmed milk powder (SMP) offered and the quantities/prices accepted, between March and September 2019, which depends on the evolution of the SMP market. 23. Contact name, telephone number and address of official in Department with primary responsibility Conor O Mahony; ; conor.omahony@agriculture.gov.ie Date 09/08/ /18 JU/amcr 1 LIFE.1.A EN

3 Council of the European Union Brussels, 17 July 2018 (OR. en) Interinstitutional File: 2018/0286(NLE) 11232/18 AGRI 367 AGRIORG 58 AGRIFIN 80 PROPOSAL From: date of receipt: 16 July 2018 To: No. Cion doc.: Subject: Secretary-General of the European Commission, signed by Mr Jordi AYET PUIGARNAU, Director Mr Jeppe TRANHOLM-MIKKELSEN, Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union COM(2018) 533 final Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder Delegations will find attached document COM(2018) 533 final. Encl.: COM(2018) 533 final 11232/18 JU/amcr 2 LIFE.1.A EN

4 EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, COM(2018) 533 final 2018/0286 (NLE) Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder EN EN

5 1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM Reasons for and objectives of the proposal Council Regulation 1370/2013 sets a ceiling of t under which skimmed milk powder has to be bought in at fixed price (169.8 /100 kg) during the public intervention period (1 March to 30 September). Once that ceiling is reached, public intervention continues but under a tendering procedure until the end of the intervention period. That ceiling was set at zero in 2018 to avoid public intervention for skimmed powder at fixed price taking place with no market justification (e.g. while both butter prices and farm gate milk prices were at reasonably high levels), in the light of the long standing disconnection between dairy fat and protein prices. Public intervention is therefore operated in 2018 through a tendering procedure. The Commission, with a vote at the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets, decides on a case by case basis what volumes should be bought in and at what buying-in price. In 2018, EU market prices for skimmed milk powder have remained on average some 19% below the public intervention level, and butter prices 117% above public intervention level. The fat-protein price gap is wider than ever. The ratio butter/smp price in has tripled from the levels between 2007 and At the same time raw milk prices paid to farmers have been above 34 c/kg in average (higher than the last 5-year average) The procedure in place has allowed avoiding unjustified buying-in of tonnes of skimmed milk powder (which would have piled up above existing stocks). As market conditions have not substantially changed and the experience gained in 2018 proves the correctness of the approach, it is appropriate repeating the initiative and setting to zero the ceiling in In order to allow market operators to be informed in due time before the start of the next intervention campaign, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication. Consistency with existing policy provisions in the policy area This proposal is consistent with the spirit of the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, aiming at stabilising markets and ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community. The proposal is consistent with Article 43(3) of the TFEU by which the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt measures on fixing prices, levies, aid and quantitative limitations and on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities. Consistency with other Union policies EN 1 EN

6 2. LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY Legal basis Article 43(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence) The proposal falls under shared competence between the EU and the Member States and complies with the subsidiarity principle. Proportionality The proposal complies with the proportionality principle. Choice of the instrument 3. RESULTS OF EX-POST EVALUATIONS, STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS Ex-post evaluations/fitness checks of existing legislation Stakeholder consultations Collection and use of expertise Impact assessment Regulatory fitness and simplification Fundamental rights 4. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS The financial impact depends on the quantities/prices of skimmed milk powder (SMP) offered and the quantities/prices accepted, between March and September 2019, which depends on the evolution of the SMP market. 5. OTHER ELEMENTS Implementation plans and monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements EN 2 EN

7 Explanatory documents (for directives) Detailed explanation of the specific provisions of the proposal EN 3 EN

8 Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION 2018/0286 (NLE) amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, Whereas: (1) Article 3 of Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/ sets a quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder at the fixed price referred to in Article 2 of that Regulation. Once this limit is reached, buying-in is to be carried out by way of a tendering procedure to determine the maximum buying-in price. (2) Council Regulation (EU) 2018/147 2 amended Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 by setting to zero for the year 2018 the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder at fixed price. This was done to avoid skimmed milk powder being bought-in at fixed price in a situation where this would not be in keeping with the objectives of the safety net. (3) The milk and milk products sector is still experiencing a disconnection between dairy fat and protein prices. In 2018, Union market prices for skimmed milk powder have remained below the public intervention level, while butter prices are more than double the public intervention level. (4) Raw milk prices paid to farmers in 2018 are at a level that renders dairy farming remunerative because of the current strong demand for butter and cheese despite the relatively low prices for dairy protein. The operation of public intervention in 2018 under a tendering procedure has not prevented raw milk prices to maintain these levels. (5) The fundamentals for the milk and milk products market in terms of supply, demand and price evolution are not expected to change substantially in 2019, notably as regards the disconnection between dairy fat and protein prices. It is therefore appropriate setting to zero for the year 2019 the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder at fixed price. (6) Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 should therefore be amended accordingly. (7) In order to ensure that the temporary measure provided for in this Regulation has an immediate impact on the market and to allow market operators to be informed in due 1 2 Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (OJ L 346, , p. 12). Council Regulation (EU) 2018/147 of 29 January 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder (OJ L 26, , p. 6).

9 time before the start of the next intervention campaign, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 In Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013, the following fourth subparagraph is added: 'By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, in the year 2019, the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder at fixed price shall be 0 tonnes.'. Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, For the Council The President EN 5 EN

10 LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1. BUDGET HEADING: See budgetary forecast below. FS/18/CM/pl Ares (2018) agri.ddg3.g.3(2018) DATE: APPROPRIATIONS: (Storage measures for skimmed milk powder) 2. TITLE: B2018 EUR 12 mio; DB2019 EUR 9 mio COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, as regards the quantitative limitation for buying-in skimmed milk powder 3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union 4. AIMS: to avoid skimmed milk powder being bought-in at fixed price where this would not be necessary to achieve the objectives of the safety net due to high prices for other dairy products. Public intervention for skimmed milk powder should be operated under a tendering procedure. 5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FINANCIAL YEAR EXPENDITURE - CHARGED TO THE EU BUDGET (REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) - NATIONAL AUTHORITIES - OTHER 5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: See observations (EUR million) FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 (EUR million) FINANCIAL YEAR 2020 (EUR million) - p.m. p.m. 6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? No 6.3 WILL APPROPRIATIONS NEED TO BE ENTERED IN FUTURE BUDGETS? See observation OBSERVATIONS: The financial impact depends on the quantities/prices of skimmed milk powder (SMP) offered and the quantities/prices accepted, between March and September The draft budget 2019 foresees no new quantities of SMP into intervention. n.a. No EN 6 EN