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Disinfo: The EU paid the Baltic states to give up their cattle upon joining the EU

Summary

After joining the EU, in exchange for the Baltic states refraining from having large cattle livestock, citizens of the Baltic States were given 800 euros in compensation.

Disproof

No evidence given. Since joining the European Union in 2004, the economy of all three countries has experienced a significant increase, which has on its turn boosted the agricultural sector, such as cattle herding or dairy farming. Further debunking at Myth Detector mythdetector.ge/en/myth/disinformation-about-how-eu-was-campaining-against-baltic-cows-800-euros, .

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myvideo.ge Resource
  • Reported in: Issue 87
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 24/10/2017
  • Language/target audience: Georgian
  • Country: Baltic states, Georgia
  • Keywords: European Union, Economic difficulties

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