On 28 May 2026 the European Commission approved a €500 million state‑aid scheme to support Spanish agricultural companies affected by higher fertiliser prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The aid, part of the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) that will be in force until 31 December 2026, will provide direct grants of €22 per hectare for dryland and €55 per hectare for irrigated land, up to a maximum of 300 hectares per beneficiary. It is designed to cover up to 70 % of the additional fertiliser costs that arise from the crisis. The Commission found the scheme to be necessary, appropriate and proportionate, and concluded that it does not distort trade in a way that would harm the common market.
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