In response to concerns over the impact of Ukrainian agricultural products on the Polish market, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Warsaw is contemplating an expansion of the current embargo on imports from Ukraine. This consideration arises amidst discussions for a more effective measure to safeguard Polish and European farmers against the influx of cheaper Ukrainian produce, which is driving down food prices within the EU. Agriculture Minister Czesław Sekerski has indicated that negotiations with Ukraine are nearing conclusion, focusing on establishing mutually agreed restrictions on agricultural imports.
Ukraine has proposed a plan aligning with the European Commission's restrictions on specific exports, including poultry meat, eggs, and sugar, to address the issue. Furthermore, without Poland's consent, exports such as grains, corn, sunflower, and rapeseed will not be permitted entry into Poland.
Concurrently, a significant protest occurred in Warsaw, where approximately 10,000 individuals demonstrated against EU agricultural policies and the importation of low-cost Ukrainian agricultural products, emphasizing the financial strain imposed by the EU's Green Deal on local farmers and advocating for a ban on Ukrainian grain among other imports.
Source: dw.com
