The European Commission has approved French state aid of 13 million euros to support fishermen affected by rising fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East.
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The European Commission on Friday validated French state aid of 13 million euros to support fishermen affected by the surge in fuel prices, linked to the war in the Middle East.
This public support for the fishing sector represents 20 euro cents per liter of fuel in April and 35 cents per liter in May.
This temporary measure is “necessary, appropriate and proportionate”, judged Brussels, which particularly emphasizes the role of fishing in food security.
It is not likely “to distort the conditions of competition in a manner contrary to the common interest”, according to the European Commission.

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