In a bid to scrutinize grain imports from Ukraine, the Polish 2050 party has urged the Polish Supreme Audit Chamber to take a closer look at how these shipments are handled as they enter the country. The party argues that an independent audit should oversee the state inspection process for Ukrainian grain and ensure food safety standards are being met from the moment the shipments arrive at Polish borders to their final use inside the market.
According to Michal Kobosko, the first vice-president of Poland 2050, the proposal aims to place public oversight over the entire import chain. He stated that the Supreme Audit Chamber should supervise the procedures tied to border checks, documentation, and verification of grain origin to prevent any misuse that could affect domestic producers and consumers alike. The goal, as explained, is to bring greater transparency to a supply chain that has sparked debate and concern among farmers across Poland.
The initiative began when the party formally submitted its request to the Supreme Audit Chamber. Kobosko highlighted that it has already been a month since the issue of Ukrainian grain imports entered mainstream discussion, yet he believes substantial progress remains elusive for Polish farmers. He asserted that authorities have not disclosed certain information about the perpetrators and the full scope of the problem, which he says is one of the most pressing matters facing the agricultural sector in Poland.
Poland 2050 has indicated it expects decisive action from the control chamber to address perceived gaps in monitoring and enforcement. The party’s call emphasizes the need for robust checks and proactive reporting so that farmers and consumers can have confidence in the grain supply chain. Such oversight, the party argues, could help guarantee that food safety standards are consistently applied and that any non-compliant shipments are promptly identified and managed.
Meanwhile, media coverage in Poland has added depth to the discussion by reporting on investigations into grain imports from Ukraine. A regional prosecutor’s office disclosed that several thousand tons of Ukrainian grain entered Poland and were subsequently sold with unclear or obscured origin and destination. Officials noted that Ukrainian grain appears to bypass some border-control steps and is sometimes marketed as feed grain shortly after arrival. These findings have sharpened calls for tighter controls and greater transparency in both documentation and tracking practices within the grain trade.
In a broader European context, the European Union previously implemented a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain supplies to several member states. The measure, announced in May, restricted shipments until early June, reflecting a coordinated effort to balance market stability with concerns about grain quality, market access, and domestic agricultural livelihoods. As the EU period of restriction approached its expiration, discussions continued among member countries about how to sustain safe and fair trade while supporting farmers who rely on predictable market conditions for planning and investment. The current situation invites ongoing scrutiny of import mechanisms, border enforcement, and the verification of grain origins to prevent fraudulent practices and protect both producers and consumers across Europe.