A strategic trip to the European capital
The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has embarked on a lightning trip to Brussels with the aim of strengthening the economic and agricultural interests of the region. This trip, taking place this Thursday, marks her second official trip abroad in 2026, following her visit to New York in March.
During her two-day stay in the Belgian capital, Ayuso has several significant meetings scheduled. One of the most notable will be with Christophe Hansen, the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. The meeting will focus on assessing the impact of the trade agreement with Mercosur, which will come into effect on May 1 and could have important repercussions for the Madrid agricultural sector.
Ayuso will also participate in an event that will bring together around thirty Spanish companies and organizations based in Brussels. This event aims not only to promote trade relations but also to establish direct dialogue with Spanish MEPs, including the third vice-president of the European Parliament and the Secretary General of the European People's Party (EPP).
In parallel to her international agenda, Ayuso recently announced a significant renewal of the aid aimed at promoting generational change in the agricultural sector. During an interview on Agropopular, she revealed that up to 40,000 euros per person will be allocated to support both young people aged 18 to 40 and those aged 40 to 60.
The first line of subsidies is endowed with 2.5 million euros, offering a basic premium that can reach 30,000 euros. This amount can be increased through additional supplements if certain criteria related to sustainable practices or job creation are met.
The second call is aimed at older farmers and has a total budget of 500,000 euros, thus doubling the initial amount planned for 2025. Applications will be open until May 4, allowing more people to access these crucial funds.
All these initiatives are co-financed by different entities: 50.5% comes from the regional government, while 23% is provided by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the remaining 17.5% corresponds to the central government. These measures are an integral part of the regional government's commitment to revitalizing local agriculture in the face of global challenges such as those arising from the Mercosur agreement.
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