EU says "aid package for farmers affected by the crisis to arrive in June"

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MAY 26 - The Commission will provide a "substantial package" of financial support to farmers affected by the crisis in the Middle East "before the summer", EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen said during a press conference presenting the EU fertilizer plan. "This is our commitment and we will present it in June together with the budget proposal". At the press conference the Commission also announced the immediate strengthening of the CAP crisis reserve. "Support f...

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