The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, visited flood-affected areas in Portugal and confirmed that the European Commission will provide urgent support this year. However, he acknowledged that the 450 million euros from the agricultural reserve are insufficient to cover the extensive damages caused by the floods. Hansen indicated that alternative funding mechanisms may need to be considered, as other European regions are also facing severe weather challenges. He reassured farmers that they will continue to receive subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy despite production losses and emphasized the importance of protecting Portugal's agricultural output for European food security.