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Government announces financial support for Douro winemakers

The Government will introduce a financial aid measure for Douro winemakers following protests over difficulties in grape marketing.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Government of Portugal is preparing to announce new financial support for winemakers in the Douro region, whose producers have faced significant difficulties in marketing grapes due to inadequate prices relative to production costs.

The measure comes in response to protests held by winemakers, who expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation and took their grievances to the streets.

The official announcement of the support will be made this Friday, according to information from the Government.

The Minister of Agriculture confirmed that the proposal includes direct support for winemakers, as well as a line of credit aimed at businesses and cooperatives in the region.

This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of producers and support the sustainability of the wine sector in the Douro.

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