Maroš Šefčovič· No determinado

Confirmed

The Commission proposed EUR 6.3 billion in the new Multiannual Financial Framework as a safety net to support farmers

Omissions

• The EUR 6.3 billion figure is in current prices; the amount in constant prices would be EUR 5.6 billion
• The Unity Safety Net represents approximately EUR 900 million per year over the 7-year MFF period (2028-2034)
• The safety net is specifically designed as an EU-level instrument to address disturbances in agricultural markets, part of the National Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs)

Sources

• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union - Document ST-5422/2026The Commission proposed the Unity Safety Net of EUR 6.3 billion which effectively doubles the current crisis reserve
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentUnity safety net: €6.3 billion to assist EU countries in case of disturbance of markets
• SecondaryOireachtas (Irish Parliament) - Parliamentary QuestionThe Commission has also proposed a new Unity Safety Net for crisis (MFF), with a total capacity of €6.3 billion
• SecondaryEuropean Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS)The new crisis reserve (€5.6 billion in constant prices, €6.3 billion in current prices)
• SecondaryIDDRI (Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations)Endowed with €900 million annually (€6.3 billion over the entire period), the Unity Safety Net doubles the budget previously allocated to the crisis reserve