EU to increase the supply of aid for farmers affected by e. coli (Reuters)

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - strong European Union Chief said on Tuesday, he was ready to significantly increase its original offer of 150 million euros (220 million dollars) in financial compensation for farmers affected by a deadly epidemic of e. coli.

Advance of a meeting of Ministers of the firm Luxembourg, the European Commissioner EU firm Dacians Executive said agriculture of the European Union was prepared to provide up to EUR 150 million in compensation to farmers affected by the crisis.

"I committed myself to review this figure (150 million), the level of remuneration and come back with... a proposal substantially increased as soon as tomorrow," agriculture said at a press conference after the meeting.

(Statement by Charlie Dunmore and Julien Toyer)

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