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. – Unfortunately, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had a destructive impact on the agriculture sector. Farmers and rural businesses are struggling with the consequences of the increasing input prices, which have led many of them to liquidity risk. I voted in favour of the Exceptional temporary support under the EAFRD, as it aims to secure the competitiveness of agrifood businesses and farm viability in the Union. The exceptional situation needs exceptional measures.

. – The Union has extended the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to provide financial support in case of any major restructuring event, thus covering the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis. I voted in favour of providing EU aid worth €17.7 million to support 1,580 workers from Air France and two of its subsidiaries in 16 French regions, who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

. – The Union has extended the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to provide financial support in case of any major restructuring event, thus covering the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis. I voted in favour of providing €1.5 million aid in EU support for 206 workers made redundant from six companies producing household appliances in the Greek region of Attica, a sector deeply affected by the economic crisis, COVID-19, domestic supply shortages of electrical components, and high productions costs.