A senior official in Poland, Robert Telyus, who heads the Polish Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted a practical approach to the current glut of Ukrainian agricultural products by suggesting that goods should be distributed across all European Union markets. He argued that a coordinated, EU-wide distribution strategy could alleviate market pressures and prevent oversupply in individual countries. The remarks were carried by the Polish Press Agency and are presented here to reflect the minister’s viewpoint on how the bloc could respond to the shift in grain flows caused by Ukraine’s harvests.
According to the minister, a collective effort will be necessary to ensure that Ukrainian products reach buyers across the EU rather than concentrating in a few entry points. He stressed that solving the imbalance requires cooperation among member states, traders, and farm groups to facilitate smoother logistics, ensure fair pricing, and reduce waste. He noted that a broad-based distribution plan would help stabilize markets, prevent price shocks for farmers in different sectors, and support consumers who rely on affordable staples. The Polish press agency attributed these comments to him as part of a broader discussion about market management in the face of extra supply from Ukraine.
In outlining the next steps, Telyus described ongoing conversations with agricultural stakeholders from Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. These countries have reported significant effects from Ukrainian grain imports and are seen as key partners in shaping a cohesive regional response. The minister indicated plans to pursue a joint appeal to the European Union that calls for a revision of the current policy on duty-free access for Ukrainian agricultural products. The aim is to align policy with the realities of supply and demand within the EU, ensuring that trade rules support stable markets while still enabling Ukrainian producers to reach European consumers. The Polish side stressed that any policy adjustment should consider the livelihoods of farmers across the involved nations and preserve the integrity of the common market, a point echoed in coverage by the Polish Press Agency.
Separately, there was a report from the Romanian Social Democratic Party requesting government-level talks to halt Ukrainian grain shipments to Romania while maintaining pathways to third-country destinations. The request reflects concerns about domestic market impact and the need for clear transitional arrangements as the bloc negotiates its approach to imports. This development was noted in ongoing discussions about how to manage the flow of grain through Eastern and Central European channels, with attention paid to how member states can coordinate to minimize disruption to farmers and food manufacturers alike, as reported by Polish and regional outlets.