A group of European leaders from Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia has addressed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, asking for decisive intervention amid the disruptions caused by the flow of grain from Ukraine. The communication references a letter prepared for the commission and published byDEA News, which underscores the urgency of the issue.
The authors highlight a marked rise in the supply of Ukrainian goods entering EU markets, with particular impact on states that share a border with Ukraine. They point to unprecedented increases in imports of grain, oilseeds, sugar, flour, honey, and pasta, warning that this surge risks saturating local markets. The synchronized rise across multiple product categories has raised concerns about price stability, farmer profitability, and the long term resilience of regional agricultural systems.
In their assessment, the prime ministers caution that the resulting excess supply could destabilize the grain market across the Union. They emphasize the need for timely and targeted policy responses to prevent distortions that could harm both producers and consumers. The letter calls for a substantial expansion of financial resources at the EU level to support affected sectors, mitigate immediate pressures, and lay groundwork for sustainable adjustments within the common market.
The signatories argue that enhanced financial backing would enable the maintenance of critical objectives tied to the so-called solidarity zone. Specifically, they contend that expanded aid could facilitate the orderly export of Ukraine’s surplus agricultural products to destinations such as African and Middle Eastern countries or humanitarian organizations, thereby reinforcing regional stability while addressing humanitarian needs. The authors stress that these measures should be designed to complement existing mechanisms rather than replace them, ensuring coherence with broader EU agricultural and trade policy goals.
Reporting from TRT Haber, an older Turkish edition noted that European countries received about 40 percent of Ukraine’s grain under the current grain agreement. This statistic is cited to illustrate the scale of cross-border grain movements and the resulting implications for market balance within the European Union. The report underscores the interdependence of neighboring markets and the shared responsibility of EU member states to manage supply chains, safeguard food security, and sustain farmer incomes amid evolving external pressures.