EU Seeks Feedback on Extending Temporary State Aid Rules for Agricultural Sector
Source: The DairyNews
The European Commission is soliciting input from EU member states regarding a potential extension of temporary state aid rules for the agricultural sector, in response to ongoing market disturbances and farmers' protests across the European Union.
The temporary rules, known as the Temporary Crisis Framework, were initially implemented in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since then, they have been adjusted multiple times to address evolving challenges.
These rules, tailored for the agricultural sector, permit governments to offer limited aid to companies in agriculture and fisheries impacted by sanctions linked to the Russian invasion, soaring energy prices, and environmental measures. However, they are slated to expire on June 30.
The European Commission stated that a limited extension would enable member states to continue providing necessary aid to farmers and ensure effective implementation of crisis support measures. However, the duration of this extension was not specified.
Farmers in various EU countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and Greece, have been protesting for months, highlighting grievances related to EU green policies, low supermarket prices, and imports from outside Europe.
These rules, tailored for the agricultural sector, permit governments to offer limited aid to companies in agriculture and fisheries impacted by sanctions linked to the Russian invasion, soaring energy prices, and environmental measures. However, they are slated to expire on June 30.
The European Commission stated that a limited extension would enable member states to continue providing necessary aid to farmers and ensure effective implementation of crisis support measures. However, the duration of this extension was not specified.
Farmers in various EU countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and Greece, have been protesting for months, highlighting grievances related to EU green policies, low supermarket prices, and imports from outside Europe.
