Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000784/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Galato Alexandraki (ECR)
Greek farmers are in despair as production costs have soared. Fuel, fertiliser and animal feed prices have increased by up to 100 % while the prices of their own products remain frozen. Meanwhile, uncontrolled imports of cheap agricultural products from non-EU countries, which do not meet European quality and health standards, exacerbate unfair competition, putting an economic stranglehold on many small and medium-sized holdings.
Faced with this situation and given the indifference shown to their demands, farmers are mobilising and are planning to take to the streets with their tractors to demand solutions. They are also speaking out against delays in the payment of compensation for damage caused by natural disasters and against the lack of transparency in the distribution of EU aid, which means funds never reach those producers who have actually been affected.
In view of the above, can the Commission answer the following:
- 1.What immediate measures will be taken to reduce unsustainable production costs, especially as regards fuel, energy and agricultural supplies?
- 2.How is it checking that EU funds are being distributed in a transparent manner and that they promptly reach farmers in real need?
Submitted: 20.2.2025