Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 641/2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy.

This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 in relation to: general provisions on direct payments; (b) the basic payment scheme; (c) the payment for farmers observing agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment; (d) voluntary coupled support; (e) the crop-specific payment for cotton; (f) notifications to be made by Member States. Member States must implement this Regulation in accordance with objective criteria and in such a way as to ensure the equal treatment of farmers and to avoid distortions of the market and of competition, while promoting a sustainable management of natural resources and climate action.