date:Jul 22, 2013
hird countries, Roger Waite, the EU Commission's agriculture spokesman, said by email.
France received nearly 94 percent of the subsidies, which amounted to 55 million euros in total in 2012-2013.
The government said the poultry market has worsened since the last cut in export refunds, due mainly to tougher competition with Brazil. It claims that 10 member states out of 28 had agreed with France on the EU panel.
French poultry firms warned the decision could lead to severe job losses.
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