European Commission approves €41 million Greek aid for agricultural firms
The European Commission has sanctioned a state aid scheme to assist Greek agricultural businesses struggling with rising fertiliser costs linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission approves €41 million Greek aid for agricultural firms
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The European Commission has approved a €41 million aid programme for Greek agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices. According to the European Commission, the financial support is designed to mitigate the economic impact caused by the crisis in the Middle East.
The scheme was authorised under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework, which was formally adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026.