Producers of fuel made from agricultural products argue they should have a greater role in the EU’s clean fuel plans.

The European Commission plans to scrap the invalidation of certain permits in its Market Stability Reserve while leaving the volume thresholds and the absorption rate intact.

One option under discussion at the state-controlled bank is to extend loan maturities, allowing farmers to defer part of their payments to the end of existing contracts.

Dozens of people have died from extreme weather in the country so far this year.