Reflections on Employment Violations in the Agricultural Sector in Hungary in Light of the EU’s Social Conditionality Framework
Abstract
The legal framework for social conditionality within the European Union entered into force on 1 January 2025. Under these provisions, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will undergo significant changes and could have important consequences if farmers and other beneficiaries are to receive direct payments or annual payments if certain standards are breached. In light of this, we have undertaken an analysis of the current state of employment practices within the agricultural sector, with the aim of providing a snapshot of the extent to which employers may need to adapt their workplace practices in the near future in order to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility for financial support.
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