Member States have approved the European Commission’s proposal to allocate €15 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany. These countries have been affected by adverse weather conditions and a recent outbreak of animal disease, leading to market losses for farmers.
The Commission has proposed distributing €7.4 million to Czechia, €2.9 million to Slovenia, and €4.8 million to Germany. In September 2024, Czechia experienced severe weather events including torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding that impacted arable crops as well as fruit and vegetable production.
Slovenia faced spring frost in April 2024 that affected fruit and vegetable production along with vineyards. On January 10, 2025, Germany reported an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Brandenburg affecting water buffaloes. The country implemented necessary animal health measures in line with EU legislation to prevent further spread, including a movement ban on certain livestock species across Brandenburg. These measures had economic impacts on neighboring livestock farmers due to income losses from undelivered raw milk and reduced commercial value of pigs.
Support related to adverse weather can be increased by up to 200% with national funds. For market losses due to animal disease outbreaks, support is co-financed by the Member State involved. National authorities are required to distribute aid by December 31, 2025, in Czechia and Slovenia, and by November 30, 2025, in Germany.
Following approval by Member States today, the Commission will adopt its proposal which will then be published in the Official Journal of the European Union before entering into force immediately so that implementation can proceed without delay.
The common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2023-2027 includes an agricultural reserve of at least €450 million annually for market disruptions or exceptional events affecting production or distribution. The Commission emphasizes strengthening risk management tools and promoting their use across the EU while addressing root causes and improving farm resilience over time.
For more information:
– EU exceptional market measures enhance the agricultural sector’s resilience amidst crises – European Commission
– Foot-and-mouth disease – European Commission
Contact:
Balazs Ujvari
Spokesperson
Phone: +32 2 29 54578
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Thérèse Lerebours
Press Officer
Phone: +32 2 29 63303
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