European Parliament: De Castro wins the award for best “agricultural”deputy

The recognition, awarded by deputies to their colleagues, acknowledges work done in various sectors of Community policies

Paolo De Castro (S&D), Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament, is the winner of the MEP Awards for the Section of Agriculture and Agricultural Policy; the award is presented to MEPs who have contributed significantly to European policies in various sectors. “It ‘a great honor for me – said De Castro – to receive this important recognition during one of the decisive days for the European Parliament and the Agriculture Committee for which I have the honor to preside.”

At this time you are trying to reach an agreement between Parliament, the Commission and the Council on the new Common Agricultural Policy. “We are working hard to reach a political agreement on the reform of the post-2014 CAP and this award comes a bit like a confirmation for the work done,” confirms De Castro satisfied.

The award, given by the MEPs has been delivered to the president of the Agricultural Committee Tuesday evening during a ceremony.