Press Release: Commission proposes introduction of export refunds for fresh pig meat

Mariann Fischer Boel, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, announced that she would take steps to introduce export refunds for pig meat carcases, cuts and bellies as a response to the difficult market situation. The proposal will be presented to the Management Committee this week. Refunds would be payable for exports to all destinations. At the same time, the Commission will suspend the Private Storage Aid scheme set up last month. Mrs Fischer Boel will inform agriculture ministers of her proposal at today's Agriculture Council.