EU proposes €107 million aid for French farmers amid fertilizer price surge
The European Union has allocated €107 million to French farmers to mitigate the impact of soaring fertilizer prices, part of a larger €540 million EU package. This aid targets those "most severely affected by the consequences of the Middle East crisis," aiming to support future c
The European Union has allocated €107 million to French farmers to mitigate the impact of soaring fertilizer prices. This funding, announced by European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen on June 30, is part of a broader €540 million package from the European Commission aimed at supporting the agricultural sector. The aid specifically targets French farmers "most severely affected by the consequences of the Middle East crisis." Commissioner Hansen expressed hope that "this envelope will help them, I hope, to ensure the next harvests," emphasizing the initiative's goal to support future crop production. Sources: Le Monde