The Commission believes an increase in the budget to be necessary because rising food prices are adversely affecting the food security of needy people and increasing the cost of providing food aid.
Komisjon peab eelarve suurendamist vajalikuks, sest kasvavad toiduhinnad vähendavad abivajajate toiduga kindlustatust ja tõstavad toiduabi andmise maksumust.