Race to the bottom or differentiated policy implementation?Measuring and explaining environmental policy integration in the Common Agricultural Policy (2022-2027) 

Key Points

• Actual implementation of environmental policies often falls short of stated goals, leading to significant concerns.
• The study identifies a critical gap in effective agri-environmental governance amid increasing policy ambitions.
• Qualitative comparative analysis was utilized to examine different approaches to environmental policy integration.
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary efforts are essential for addressing discrepancies in policy execution.