Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000212/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Georgios Aftias (PPE)
The problems affecting livestock farming are numerous and long-standing. Farmers are calling for immediate and effective solutions. The primary sector is a key pillar of economic growth. However, the multiple economic, health and energy crises plaguing Europe have dealt an irreparable blow to livestock farmers, with the result being that most are thinking of abandoning crop and livestock farming.
Furthermore, severe extreme weather events (such as fires, hurricanes, flooding caused by Storm Daniel, earthquakes) and unpredictable diseases (plague, bluetongue, smallpox) are problems affecting livestock production and require coordinated, targeted and immediate action.
In view of this, can the Commission say:
- 1.Will aid to livestock farmers be directly supported through financial tools in order to boost their businesses?
- 2.Does it guarantee that livestock farmers will be promptly indemnified and compensated following natural disasters, such as fires, floods and earthquakes, so that they do not abandon the profession?
Submitted: 20.1.2025