Avian Influenza: EU grants €14M to Polish farmers
8 July, 2025
Between 9 August 2021 and 3 August 2023, Poland confirmed and reported 193 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the H5 subtype. The affected species included chickens, laying hens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
In response to a formal request from Poland, and following a detailed assessment, the European Commission approved the allocation of €14M from the agricultural reserve to co-finance 50% of the costs incurred by Poland in supporting affected farmers.
These EU-funded payments must be disbursed to farmers no later than 28 February 2026.
