#32026R0530Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/530 on exceptional support measures for the sheepmeat and pigmeat sectors in Hungary
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This regulation authorises the European Union to provide Hungary with 60% co-financing of exceptional market support measures for sheep and pig farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks between 6 March 2025 and 17 April 2025. The outbreaks, which affected cattle, triggered movement restrictions that prevented timely slaughter and sale of light lambs around Easter and extended fattening periods for pigs, causing income losses not covered by standard veterinary compensation programmes. The total maximum EU contribution is EUR 434 970. Support covers EUR 1.18 per pig per day for up to 28 441 pigs and a maximum of EUR 57 553 for up to 1 071 sheep, limited to holdings inside the regulated zones and only for the duration of official veterinary restrictions.
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Key Changes
- EU provides 60% co-financing of exceptional support measures up to a maximum of EUR 434 970
- Flat-rate payment of EUR 1.18 per pig per day for prolonged fattening, maximum 28 441 pigs
- Maximum compensation of EUR 57 553 for loss of value of up to 1 071 sheep
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Obligations
What this law requires
Hungary must pay all exceptional support measures to beneficiaries by 31 August 2026; any payments made after this date are ineligible for Union financing regardless of the share of expenditure
Hungary must ensure expenditure is only for sheep and pig holdings located in the regulated zones as defined in the Union legislation listed in the Annex
Hungary must ensure expenditure covers only the duration of application of animal health and veterinary measures related to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks between 6 March 2025 and 17 April 2025
Hungary must verify that animals or products have not received any compensation by State aid or insurance and have not benefited from Union financial contribution under Regulation (EU) 2021/690
Hungary must carry out ex ante checks to ensure eligibility and correctness of all payments made under this exceptional measure