The European Commission indicated at the Agriculture Council on Tuesday 23 March that it is opposed at this stage to the release of additional aid for the wine sector (see EUROPE B12646A3).
“In view of the severity and duration of the crisis, I suggest making the best use of the tools and flexibilities available to Member States and to the wine sector to address the supply situation”, said Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski.
The Spanish minister, Luis Planas, supported by...