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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11552

18 May 2016
SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) agriculture
Possible 70% cut in fruit and vegetable sector assistance

Brussels, 17/05/2016 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission may cut quantities eligible for support under the new fruit and vegetables producers' assistance system.

This aid mechanism has existed since the Russian imposed embargo in August 2014 on EU agri-foods. The new programme is due to enter into force at the end of June, following on from the current mechanism. A draft text has already been presented to the committee responsible for these matters and is causing concern to the EU...

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