Throughout the period of the EU's existence, old EU member states have received higher agricultural payments, and countries such as Lithuania are unable to compete on equal terms

Omissions

• The claim omits that the EU implemented a gradual convergence process to reduce payment disparities between old and new member states, with payments being phased in over time for newer members
• The specific time period is imprecise - while the disparity existed historically, the gap has been narrowing through CAP reforms
• The claim does not acknowledge that newer member states have been receiving increasing payments over time through convergence mechanisms
• The sources found confirm the historical disparity but also indicate ongoing efforts to achieve more equal treatment

Sources

• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union - The common agricultural policy explainedCAP payments are managed at national level by each EU member state, with different implementation choices affecting payment levels across member states
• PrimaryJournal of Central European Agriculture - Member States' choices in CAP direct payments 2023-2027The 2023-2027 CAP reform grants Member States more autonomy in resource allocation within National Strategic Plans, affecting payment distribution