In the explanatory memorandum to the Council decision, the Commission argues that a lower contribution in the event of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) outbreaks compared to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (30% and 50% respectively) would be justified by 'the fact that MSs should keep the option not to apply a stamping-out policy in case of LPAI.
In the explanatory memorandum to the Council Decision, the Commission argues that a lower contribution in the event of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) outbreaks compared to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (30% and 50% respectively) would be justified by "the fact that MSs should keep the option not to apply a stamping-out policy in case of LPAI.