09/02/24 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 9 February, the European Commission announced that it had authorised, under the temporary framework for State aid during crisis and transition periods (see EUROPE B13296A18), a Romanian State aid scheme with a budget of around €56 million to support pig and poultry farmers affected by the consequences of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The aid will reach eligible businesses in the form of direct grants not exceeding €280,000 per...