Most EU countries oppose Poland’s objection, which proposes an extension of the ban on grain imports from Ukraine. It has been reported by the European edition. Policy With reference to EU diplomats.
Banning of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seeds in the markets of Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia in accordance with the decision of the European Commission. The newspaper recalls that this was done to protect farmers in these countries from the influx of cheaper produce from Ukraine. The restrictions expire on September 15, but these countries are in favor of extending the measure until at least the end of the year.
A senior European diplomat told Politico that at a meeting with the commission on September 6, EU ambassadors from 22 other member states either openly opposed the idea of expanding restrictions or remained deeply skeptical. According to him, France and Germany are among those who criticize the continuation of the ban.
The newspaper states that the European Commission was asked to propose alternative measures. Some EU diplomats believe that the decision to extend import restrictions due to upcoming elections in Poland would be “purely political”.
Szymon Shinkowski, former Minister of European Affairs of Poland declarationHe said his country was making “major efforts” to extend the ban on Ukrainian grain imports to EU countries.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.