In the Chamber's health committee, the socialist resolution, amended by the MR to support our farmers against bluetongue disease, was adopted unanimously (only Vooruit and the VB abstained).
The MR group in the Chamber is pleased that its amendment allocating a one-off budget of €40 million in 2025 has been adopted. "This would allow for a subsidy of €23.5 per fully vaccinated cattle and €7 per sheep, a subsidy for registering vaccination per cattle herd of €79.5 and €53 per sheep flock, and a clear and precise communication campaign on the benefits of vaccination aimed at farmers," explain MR MPs Benoit Piedboeuf, Daniel Bacquelaine and Julie Taton.
"The current blockage at Kern level is regrettable, and we hope Minister David Clarinval can quickly secure the necessary budgets to support our farmers. In the meantime, Parliament has taken its responsibility by adopting this resolution to support our agricultural sector," conclude the MR MPs.