Poland: Polish Prime Minister Promises Aid Packages for the Polish Countryside

After summer farmers' protests in Poland, the Prime Minister announced aid packages for the Polish countryside. If implemented, the state support would increase the investment program in former state-owned farms and for “Rural Housewives’ Clubs”. The expansion of the farmers' insurance program against natural disasters and other calamities, such as animal diseases, was also promised. In addition, the proposed governmental assistance for farmers would include: higher subsidies for agricultural fuel; the facilitation of agricultural retail trade; the Act on Family Farms; and increasing EU funding for rural development.