Brussels, 02/07/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 2 July, the European Commission approved aid of €600 million from German government to compensate farmers for the losses they suffered in the recent floods. The aid, notified on 10 June last and covering the 2013-2014 period, can therefore be paid without the government having to request prior authorisation. This aid involves an ex ante framework system that will cover up to 100% of lost income or damages suffered to agricultural plant,...