Sarkozy in €1.6bn farmers rescue package

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Series Details 28.10.09
Publication Date 28/10/2009
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Article reports that President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled a €1.65bn rescue package on the 27 October 2009 to help French farmers cope with lower commodity prices and shore up his support among rural voters.

Mr Sarkozy also attacked the European Commission for dragging its feet on proposals to help dairy farmers suffering from a recent drop in milk prices.

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EurActiv, 28.10.09: France unveils farm aid plan, calls for EU dairy regulation http://www.euractiv.com/en/cap/france-unveils-farm-aid-plan-calls-eu-dairy-regulation/article-186818
France24, 27.10.09: Sarkozy announces 'unprecedented' farm aid plan http://www.france24.com/en/20091027-sarkozy-announces-unprecedented-farm-aid-plan-milk-france-europe-agriculture
ESO: Background information: EU throws final lifeline to dairy sector http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-throws-final-lifeline-to-dairy-sector/

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