On Tuesday 19 April, the European Commission approved a €836 million Polish scheme to support the agricultural sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022.
The Polish aid, which will take the form of direct grants, will be available to farmers whose farms are located in Poland and who are affected by rising fertiliser costs. Eligible beneficiaries will be entitled to receive aid up to €107 per hectare of agricultural land and up to €53.5 per hectare of grassland and pasture. The aid will be capped at the amount corresponding to 50 hectares.
The Commission found that the Polish scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis Framework. In particular, the aid will not exceed €35,000 per beneficiary; and will be granted no later than 31 December 2022. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)