In Brussels, Deputy Agriculture Minister Michał Kołodziejczak suggested that abandoning all assumptions about the Green Deal would benefit Russia. He clarified, however, that the aims of the Green Deal should be carried forward in a way that supports farmers and consumers alike.
The deputy head of Poland’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development acknowledged ongoing anxiety among farmers regarding the Green Deal. He stressed that the European Commission and member states bear responsibility for preventing losses as the program progresses.
Kołodziejczak noted that, under pressure from Poland including Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Agriculture Minister Czesław Siekierski, the European Commission has eased several requirements. These include rules about land rest (fallow), crop rotation, and crop protection, as well as a shift toward diversification. He also mentioned the introduction of provisions concerning food imports from Ukraine.
He added that efforts would continue to ensure that Green Deal provisions remain within the financial and logistical capacity of farmers, so they can be implemented in a way that aligns with their budgets and the needs of consumers.
– he affirmed.
According to the politician, protests by farmers across Europe are increasingly shaped by political forces, and the approaching European Parliament elections are prompting some demonstrations.
All changes, he argued, must be agreed upon with farmers, and dialogue is essential. Yet he also acknowledged that there are calls to discard the entire Green Deal.
– he said.
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Kołodziejczak recalled seeing demonstrators wearing vests bearing the word “Polexit” during peasant protests in Poland. He also noted receiving messages urging Poland to restore contacts with eastern neighbors, including Belarus and Russia.
He indicated that adjustments to the Green Deal are underway, but abandoning all demands would likely serve Russia’s interests. He characterized the stance of those opposed to modernization as reflecting a Russian direction today.
Michał Kołodziejczak participated in a meeting of European agricultural ministers in Brussels. During the session, Poland presented requests for the European Commission to provide financial support to help farmers cope with crises, including extreme weather such as heavy rainfall, floods, and droughts, as well as broader climate-related impacts.
During the Brussels ministerial gathering, several dozen farmers and dairy producers staged a protest. The event proceeded without incidents.
The Green Deal introduces a broad set of guidelines for agriculture, designed to help Europe reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Observers might interpret the deputy head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as reflecting a narrative often associated with Poland’s political leadership, where some voices describe calls for greater EU cooperation as political maneuvering and others frame them as essential modernization. The debate continues to unfold amid broader regional concerns about energy, trade, and security alliances.
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Source: wPolityce