The European Commission has approved a €540 million emergency support package for farmers affected by rising fertiliser and energy costs linked to the Middle East crisis. The funding will be distributed among EU Member States to provide targeted assistance to the agricultural sectors most impacted by higher production costs.
The financial support will be allocated using objective and non-discriminatory criteria to avoid market distortions, unfair competition or overcompensation. Member States may complement the EU funding with national resources of up to 200% of their allocated amount.
The largest allocations will go to France (€107.1 million), Poland (€66.6 million), Germany (€60.3 million), Spain (€50.2 million) and Italy (€45.6 million). Romania will receive €30.0 million, while the remaining funds will be shared among the other Member States.
Farmers must receive the support by 28 February 2027 to ensure timely assistance ahead of planting decisions for the 2027 production season.
When distributing the funds, Member States must also take into account support already provided under the Middle East Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), as well as other national, EU or private compensation schemes covering the same economic losses.
Background
According to the European Commission, farmers across the European Union are facing severe liquidity pressures following sharp increases in fertiliser and energy prices caused by the Middle East crisis.
The Commission considers rapid financial support essential, as farmers are preparing for the next production cycle under challenging economic conditions. The emergency package is intended to provide immediate liquidity, help maintain agricultural production and support farm resilience.
The measure is one of the first actions announced under the Fertiliser Action Plan, adopted by the European Commission on 19 May 2026.
Source: European Commission
