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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10008

29 October 2009
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 39
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture
Commission gives boost to countries wanting to aid to farmers in difficulty - France wants milk crisis on European Council agenda

Brussels, 28/10/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 28 October, the European Commission decided to allow member states to provide farmers with a one-off payment of up to €15,000 in state aid. The move is part of the efforts promised by the Commission to stabilise incomes for dairy farmers, but is, of course, open to farmers in all sectors. The decision amends the Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission in January 2009, which already provides for various aid possibilities to...

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