The farmers will receive subsidies in full by the end of June, and next week the Ministry of Agriculture will host a discussion on the law on sale of farmland to foreigners, Agriculture Minister Achim Irimescu told on Tuesday protesters in Izvor Park, near the Parliament Palace. Romanian farmers were protesting since noon against the delay of payment of subsidies and the postponement of some essential laws.
“We already have a project under discussion [on the sale of farmland] but I expect you, the representatives of producers, to come and agree upon it together, because it is a law mainly to your benefit. It is a must to consult, as we always consulted with you and with the Parliament and its two committees of agriculture on all legislative acts. It is very important for a law not to be passed without your consent. I propose that we agree next week on a draft law to promote as fast as possible,” said minister Irimescu.
Asked whether farmers would receive their subsidies, the agriculture minister replied, “Absolutely.”