The Commission said the scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework and will take the form of direct subsidies.
The scheme aims to meet the liquidity needs of winemakers and to guarantee they can continua their activities and keep their jobs during the pandemic and afterwards. The Commission said more than 1,000 winemakers will benefit this scheme.
Per the scheme, the aid will not exceed EUR100,000 per beneficiary operating the field of primary production of agricultural products and is granted until December 31, 2020 at the latest.