During the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Committee meeting on Monday 10 July, the Member States of the European Union are due to vote on the €330 million envelope set aside to help farmers in 22 countries where production has been damaged by adverse weather conditions, as announced by the European Commission on Thursday 6 July.
The Commission told the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee that national authorities would be able to target the farmers most affected and pay them compensation. Countries will have to inform the Commission of the measures envisaged by 30 September 2023 at the latest. Payments to the farmers concerned must be made by 31 January 2024. Countries will be able to top up the amounts by up to 200% with national funds. The Commission has earmarked €53.1 million for France, €35.7 million for Germany, €60.5 million for Italy and €81 million for Spain (see EUROPE 13209/2).
Other measures planned by the Commission include an increase in the proportion of advances on direct payments and rural development funds, derogations and flexibilities for fruit and vegetable and wine producers, and the possibility of modifying the strategic plans of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in order to redirect certain funds towards investments aimed at restoring production potential. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)