28.1.2012
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 25/32
Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Verwaltungsgericht Frankfurt (Oder) (Germany) lodged on 24 October 2011 — Agrargenossenschaft Neuzelle e.G. v Landrat of the Landkreis Oder-Spree
(Case C-545/11)
2012/C 25/58
Language of the case: German
Referring court
Verwaltungsgericht Frankfurt (Oder)
Parties to the main proceedings
Applicant: Agrargenossenschaft Neuzelle e.G.
Defendant: Landrat of the Landkreis Oder-Spree
Questions referred
1.
Is Article 7(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 (1) establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers to be regarded as valid to the extent that for the years 2009 to 2012 it provides for a reduction in direct payments in excess of 5 %?
2.
Is Article 7(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers to be regarded as valid?
(1) OJ 2009 L 30, p. 16.
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