Agriculture & Food

#52026AS122378EU Approval of French State Aid for Fish Trading Businesses Affected by Bay of Biscay Fishing Closure

🇪🇺European Union··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

France can provide up to €3 million in direct grants to fish trading and seafood processing businesses hit by the shutdown of certain fishing activity in the Bay of Biscay from 22 January to 20 February 2026. The European Commission reviewed the aid and did not object.

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Key Changes

  • Approves a French aid scheme for businesses affected by the temporary Bay of Biscay fishing closure
  • Allows direct grants covering up to 100% of eligible aid under the scheme
  • Sets an overall budget of €3 million, available until 31 December 2026

Affected Parties

Fish trading businesses in FranceSeafood processing and preserving companies+1 more…

Tags

state aid,fisheries,France