EU Commissioner Fischer Boel on adoption of EU Parliament's sugar reform report

The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Mariann Fischer Boel, stated : "I am delighted that the Parliament has adopted this important report. This clears the way for our far-reaching reform of the EU sugar regime to go ahead as planned on 1 July. I want to pay tribute to the Parliament's contribution throughout the last twelve months. Many of the key elements of the reform had their origin in the Parliament - including the restructuring fund, the transitional market support measures and the reservation of part of the fund for sugar beet growers and machinery contractors. The reform will give the European sugar industry a long-term and viable future. It will provide the financial means for affected farmers, factories and workers to find alternative sources of income. It will have positive effects for consumers, and bring the EU into line with its international commitments. The EU will remain an attractive market for our developing country partners, whom we will help with the adjustment process."

See also: MEPs bitter about sugar reform - demand more moderate price cuts

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