Poll results
Should the EU abolish all agricultural subsidies?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3353 respondents – 31.08.2023-07.09.2023
Poll information
Should the EU abolish all agricultural subsidies? 31% voted for the abolition of all agricultural subsidies, while 52% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3353 users of the PolitPro app during 31.08.2023-07.09.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Market principles: The abolition of all agricultural subsidies would lead to a stronger orientation towards market principles. Farmers would be forced to become more competitive and offer their products according to demand and market conditions. This could lead to more efficient and sustainable agriculture.
- Resource efficiency and environmental protection: Often, agricultural subsidies lead to overproduction and overuse of resources such as water and land. Eliminating them could create incentives to adopt more environmentally friendly farming practices and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. This would contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.
- Equity and international trade relations: Agricultural subsidies distort international trade and often disadvantage farmers in poorer countries. Eliminating them would create a fairer playing field and improve opportunities for farmers in developing countries. This could contribute to a fairer global trade regime.
Cons - What's against it?
- Livelihood security for farmers: Agricultural subsidies serve to secure farmers' incomes and provide them with an economic basis. Eliminating subsidies could cause existential difficulties for many farmers and lead to a decline in agricultural production. It would be important to provide alternative support mechanisms to ensure farmers' livelihoods.
- Food supply and security: agricultural subsidies help maintain a stable food supply and security, especially in times of crisis or natural disaster. Eliminating them could increase dependence on imported food and jeopardize supply security. This could lead to higher prices and reduced food availability.
- Rural development and preservation of the cultural landscape: Agricultural subsidies also support rural development and contribute to the preservation of the cultural landscape. They enable the maintenance of farms in remote and disadvantaged regions. Their abolition could make rural areas structurally weaker and jeopardize rural infrastructure and cultural heritage.