On Friday 19 January, the Commission announced that it had approved a Polish State aid scheme worth around €230 million (PLN 1 billion), notified under the Temporary Framework for State aid during crisis and transition periods. This measure is intended to support maize producers affected by the consequences of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
The measure will be open to maize producers who may be experiencing financial liquidity difficulties as a result of the disruption to agricultural markets caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The aid will reach the beneficiaries in the form of direct grants. It will not exceed €280,000 per beneficiary. The scheme will run until 30 June 2024.
The Commission considered that the scheme was necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, a possibility provided for in Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. (Original version in French by Émilie Vanderhulst)