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Europe's Agricultural Mafia

2021• 8 minPG

Synopsis

94 alleged members of the Cosa Nostra mafia were arrested in January 2020 for a multi-million euro fraud involving European Union agricultural subsidies.

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Why Watch

  • Find out how the Cosa Nostra exploited EU agricultural subsidies.
  • See the impact of land theft on local farmers in Sicily.
  • Meet politicians profiting from state-owned land deals.

Did You Know

  • In January 2020, 600 Italian officers arrested 94 members of the Cosa Nostra.
  • The Cosa Nostra is accused of receiving over 10 million euros in fraudulent subsidies.
  • Mafia members could claim between 800 and 1,300 euros per hectare in subsidies.
  • The European Union pays out roughly $65 billion in farm subsidies each year.

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Agricultural policy enthusiastsInvestigative journalism fansMafia history buffs
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many alleged members of the Cosa Nostra mafia were arrested in January 2020?

94 alleged members of the Cosa Nostra mafia were arrested in January 2020.

What is the estimated amount of fraudulent subsidies received by the Cosa Nostra mafia?

The Cosa Nostra mafia is accused of receiving more than 10 million euros in fraudulent subsidies.

How much does the European Union pay out in farm subsidies every year?

The European Union pays out roughly $65 billion in farm subsidies every year.

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