European Parliament approves range of COVID-19 rescue measures

The European Parliament has approved a range of measures to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. MEPs today endorsed the European Commission’s “Corona Response Investment Initiative Plus” package.

The measures include maximum flexibility in channelling EU structural funds to fight the impact of the virus on citizens.

Enhanced support to EU fishers and aquaculture farmers and agri-food producers were also endorsed as well as a fund for European Aid to the most deprived.

The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly explains how Ireland might benefit from the measures.

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