Press Release: European Commission activates exceptional measures to further support European farmers in crisis

The European Commission announced on 14 March 2016 an additional package of exceptional measures using all the tools made available in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support EU farmers while safeguarding the EU internal market.

The measures activated were highly adjustable so that Member States could use them to the best of their capacities depending on their specific national situation. Dairy, pigmeat and fruit and vegetable sectors were the main focus of this support package.

The European Parliament's plenary session held a debate on 12 April on the aid package, arguing it was not effective.

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