BRUSSELS, Sept 11 (AFP): The EU on Wednesday suspended 125 million euros ($170 million) in aid to growers hit by a Russian fruit and vegetable embargo following what EU sources said were dubious compensation claims, especially from Poland.
Last month, the European Commission announced a series of emergency measures for growers hit by a ban on fruit and vegetable imports, which Moscow imposed in retaliation for EU sanctions over alleged support for rebels in Ukraine.
The Commission said in a statement Wednesday that it had suspended the aid programme "after questionable claims" and would introduce a "more targeted scheme" within days.
It said it took the action due to a "disproportionate surge in demands where demands for some products are several times higher than the total EU average annual exports to Russia."
An EU source said on condition of anonymity that the Commission "has serious doubts that the figures submitted by Poland are realistic" and had asked for verification.
EU suspends aid to farmers hit by Russian embargo
FE Team | Published: September 12, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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