Poland’s decision to ban the supply of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine has angered the European Union (EU) as it is against its own legislation. In this respect writer intera.
The ban on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine by the Polish government on Saturday could violate the provisions of two international trade agreements established by the EU. As a result, the country could face fines from the European Commission and lawsuits by private entrepreneurs.
The publication pointed out that Poland’s decision may violate the provisions governing the DCFTA trade agreement signed between the EU and Ukraine in 2017. According to these provisions, the gradual lifting of customs duties and other trade restrictions between regions was envisaged. Also, the Polish ban could violate the European Commission’s decision of 4 June 2022, which canceled all trade protection measures between the EU and Ukraine in response to Russia’s special operation.
According to the publication, Poland may begin to receive lawsuits from both Polish product buyers and Ukrainian suppliers. Also, if a case is filed in the European Court and then sanctions against Poland begin, some problems may arise.
April 17 Verkhovna Rada deputy Daniil Getmantsev declarationHe said that if the embargo on the import of Ukrainian products to neighboring European countries is maintained, Ukraine will suffer heavy losses. He noted that in the first quarter of this year Romania, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia accounted for 28% of all Ukraine’s agricultural exports.
Source: Gazeta
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