The European Commission raises the maximum amount of national support for farmers to 25,000 euros

The European Commission is raising the current ceiling for national support to farmers from 15,000 to 25,000 euros.

According to a Brussels panel’s announcement published on Friday, the new EU state aid rules will increase the maximum amount that can be allocated to producers by national authorities without prior approval of the committee.

This allows for greater efficiency and flexibility, especially in times of crisis and situations requiring rapid reaction from public authorities. The Member States can thus increase support for farmers without distorting the market, while reducing the administrative burden for national authorities – they pointed out. (MTI, Bajnok Artúr)