Aid for maize growers in Galicia after hurricane Kirk

Priority question for written answer P-002327/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Adrián Vázquez Lázara (PPE)

In early October, hurricane Kirk caused major destruction in Galicia, especially in maize farms, which prevented the use of machinery needed for harvesting. There are around 73 000 hectares of maize in Galicia. The access difficulties farms are facing prevent the usual crop rotation, which in turn affects applications for CAP payments In addition, the low coverage of insurance policies should be noted.

With this in mind, I would like to ask the following:

• 1.What European aid can those affected apply for to compensate for the damage caused by this meteorological phenomenon?
• 2.Could Spain benefit from the amendments adopted recently following the floods in Poland and other Member States, to mobilise various European funds (ERDF, EAFRD, Cohesion Fund, etc.) in the event of a climate disaster?

Submitted: 30.10.2024