Agriculture Minister calls for European support for farmers
Minister of Agriculture José Manuel Fernandes has admitted that the government's 20 million euro support package for farmers is insufficient to cover rising production costs. He is now advocating for a coordinated European response to address the financial strain caused by energy and fertilizer prices. The minister emphasized that national measures alone are not enough to prevent market distortions in the agricultural sector.
He is the government minister named in the story who appears in a video where he does not rule out legislative changes to make certain projects viable. Socialists in the Assembly of the Republic want to summon him to explain those remarks, which could affect planning and environmental approvals.

























