EU allocates €100 million to five countries blocking Ukrainian grain

On June 26, EU member states approved a €100 million support package for farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia: Bulgaria will receive €9,77 million, Hungary €15,93 million, Poland €39,33 million, Romania €29,73 million, and Slovakia €5,24 million. 

In addition, the EC proposes to mobilize additional EU funding for farmers affected by unfavorable climate conditions, high expenses for production, and various market and trade-related problems. The new support package will consist of €330 million for 22 member states (Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden).

It is mentioned  that these measures will be voted on by the member states at the next meeting of the Committee on the Common Organization of Agricultural Markets.

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