EU CAP Network 

 Thematic Group on Transition Actions in the 2028-34 CAP:  
Making the Proposals a Reality 

Dear colleague,  

We kindly remind you that you are invited to express your interest in being a member of the new EU CAP Network Thematic Group (TG) on Transition Actions in the 2028-34 CAP: Making the Proposals a Reality, by 25 October 2026.  

This TG is an opportunity for you to be part of a committed group of experts and relevant stakeholders that will discuss how the new CAP support measure 'Transition Actions', proposed by the European Commission to promote more environmentally sustainable and resilient farming systems, could look like in practice. In particular, the TG will explore the range of possible ways in which Member States could design, implement and assess transition support to inform national discussions in the context of the development of their National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). 

The proposed objectives of this TG are to: 

Consider the main components and parameters that need to be included within the design of transition support to enable it to deliver transformative change in practice. 

Identify the main issues and questions arising and work together to develop solutions to these. 

Identify and share any examples and ideas from different stakeholders and Member States of how a transition to more sustainable and resilient farming systems can be achieved and supported by private and public funds in a cost-efficient manner. 

The TG will consist of a small (around 40) but dedicated cross-section of informed and engaged stakeholders including policymakers and administrators at regional and national level (e.g. Managing Authorities and Paying Agencies), beneficiaries, such as farmers and farmers organisations, LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs), Operational Groups EIP), advisers, researchers, National CAP Networks (NNs) and other rural, value chain or environmental stakeholders. Participants will commit to engaging in two meetings and related activities, ensuring diverse perspectives and active contributions to achieving the TG's objectives.  

The first meeting will take place in person in Brussels on 15 December 2026

The second meeting will take place in person on 07-08 April 2027 (location tbc)  

 There is no charge for attendance at these meetings. However, for the in-person meeting, travel and accommodation costs may be covered for TG members representing farmers, farming organisations, LAGs, Operational Groups (EIP), European and national civil society organisations (including NGOs), and researchers/universities. All other TG members will need to pay for their own travel and accommodation costs. 

 More details are available on the TG page on the EU CAP Network website. 

Express your interest

by 25 October 2026

Participants will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:  

Necessary   

Experience/knowledge on what transformational change towards more environmentally sustainable and resilient farming systems can look like in practice;  

Motivation and experience to explore range of options on how CAP support can be designed and implemented in the most effective way to deliver transformative change;  

Representing either policymakers and administrators at regional and national level (including Managing Authorities, Paying Agencies), beneficiaries, such as farmers or farming organisations, LAGs, Operational Groups (EIP), advisers, researchers, NNs and other rural, value chain or environmental stakeholders; 

Capacity and willingness to engage, network and exchange effectively at national, regional and local levels;   

Firm commitment to participate in two meetings of the TG, and the activities in-between; and 

Ability to communicate clearly in English without interpretation.  

Desirable 

Familiarity with or willingness to explore examples, initiatives and innovative ideas on how a transition to more sustainable and resilient farming systems can be achieved in practice and supported by private and public funds in a cost-efficient manner; 

Commitment to share design and implementation models and best practices with other members during the TG activities; and 

Commitment to share TG outputs with other colleagues or networks outside of the TG. 

 Please note that when selecting the TG members from the expressions of interest, the EU CAP Network will – to the extent possible – also consider the need to ensure a balance of participants from EU Member States, sectors and topics, and gender. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation of participation as soon as possible and before end of October 2026 at the latest. With the confirmation message, successful applicants will receive a registration link for the first meeting.

Since places are limited and in the interest of fairness, successful applicants are asked to commit to participate in the TG activities. In case of unforeseen circumstances TG members must inform the organisers as soon as possible if they are unavailable to attend a TG meeting. Non-attendance without prior notice may result in exclusion from future TGs and other EU CAP Network events.

The meetings will be held in English with no interpretation. 

Please feel free to forward this call for expression of interest to colleagues working on the topic and your network.  

If you have any question, please contact us at thematicgroup3@eucapnetwork.eu. 

To follow the work of this Thematic Group, please visit this page regularly, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and follow us on social media (#CAPTransitionActions and #SustainableFarmTransition). 

Thank you for your interest. 

Best wishes,   

EU CAP Network team