In its sphere of responsibility, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) is charged withtasks within the framework of the agricultural and fisheries community policy.
The MAPA has followed the development of the negotiation process between the United Kingdom and the European Union, and taken an active part through the working groups set up for this purpose.
Likewise, the MAPA has participated in the bilateral meetings held with British authorities – coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation − where the broad lines of the policy that the United Kingdom intends to adopt on agricultural and fisheries matters once Brexit is formalized were introduced.
Also, the MAPA has held a number of events and briefing sessions aimed at the agricultural and agri-food sectors, associations and organizations, as part of the preparatory work of the sectors before the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
At the national level, work continues on aspects derived from the new relationship with the United Kingdom at the different inter-ministerial and sectoral meetings on Brexit.