Event Brief
EU loosens state aid rules amid Middle East energy crisis
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: The EU loosened state aid rules to allow emergency subsidies as Middle East turmoil raises energy costs.
WHO: EU
WHAT: Loosened state aid rules to permit emergency subsidies for farmers, hauliers and industry
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: Middle East turmoil drove up fuel and fertiliser costs.
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