MEETING OF CHAIRPERSONS OF THE COMMITTEES ON RURAL AFFAIRS

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy

21–22 July 2013, Vilnius

DRAFT PROGRAMME

Sunday, 21 July 2013

Arrival of the delegations14.00–17.00Registration at the hotelsKempinski Cathedral Square,14 Universiteto St, VilniusRadisson Blu Astorija,35/2 Didžioji St, VilniusAmberton,1 L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus St, VilniusNovotel Vilnius Centre,16 Gedimino Ave, Vilnius17.0018.0020.00Departure by bus from the hotels for TrakaiGuided tour of Trakai Castle in English and FrenchDinner hosted by Mr Saulius BUCEVIČIUS, Chair of the Committee on RuralAffairs of the SeimasVenue: Užutrakis Manor Estate, Užtrakio St 17, TrakaiReturn to the hotels by bus

Monday, 22 July 2013

08.15Departure by bus from the hotels for the SeimasRegistration in the Seimas (for those not registered yet)Venue: Plenary Hall, Building II of the Seimas, Gedimino Ave 53, Vilnius9.00Introductory remarks by Mr Saulius BUCEVIČIUS, Chair of the Committee onRural Affairs of the SeimasWelcome address by Dr Vydas GEDVILAS, Speaker of the Seimas of theRepublic of LithuaniaAdoption of the agenda

SESSION I. COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY AFTER 2013

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Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

Mr Vigilijus JUKNA, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: input of the European

Parliament

Mr Czesław Adam SIEKIERSKI, Vice-Chair, Committee on Agriculture andRural Development, European ParliamentDiscussionFamily photoVenue: Stained Glass Gallery, Building I of the SeimasCoffee breakVenue: Stained Glass Gallery, Building I of the Seimas11.30

Challenges to implementation of the reform of the Common Agricultural

Policy

Mr Tassos HANIOTIS, Director, Economic Analysis, Perspectives andEvaluations Directorate, DG for Agriculture and Rural Development, EuropeanCommissionDiscussionLunchVenue: Stained Glass Gallery, Building I of the Seimas

SESSION II. SMALL FARMING: CURRENT SITUATION AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

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Contribution of small farmers to sustainable rural development in the EU

Ms Rasa MELNIKIENĖ, Director, Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics

What could small farmers expect from the reformed Common

Agricultural Policy?

Ms Hanny VAN GEEL, Member of the Coordination Committee, EuropeanCoordination Via Campesina

Development challenges for small farms from a farmer’s point of view

Mr Valdas KAVALIAUSKAS, farmer, Chairman of the Board, AssociationVivaSolDiscussion

Concluding remarks

Mr Saulius BUCEVIČIUS, Chair of the Committee on Rural Affairs of theSeimasGuided tour of the Seimas (in English and French) optionalDeparture of the delegations