Former Polish minister calls for blocking Ukraine's EU accession over farmers
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Former Polish minister Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski said that Poland should block Ukraine's accession to the European Union until the interests of Polish producers are protected. The statement was reported by the website AgroPortal.ua.
Agriculture is one of the most sensitive issues in relations between Poland and Ukraine. After the EU simplified trade with Ukraine in 2022, Polish farmers began complaining about low prices and stronger competition from Ukrainian goods. In 2023, Poland introduced a temporary ban on imports of certain Ukrainian products, including grain.
Ardanowski is a former minister, so his statement is not the official position of Poland's current government. At the same time, it shows that agricultural issues remain important for part of Polish society and for politicians who defend the interests of local producers.
Negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU are ongoing. The agricultural sector is one of the key issues in these negotiations, and resolving it will require agreements between Ukraine, Poland and other member states of the Union.
Sources: AgroPortal.ua
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