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Posted 9/12/2023, 9:55:58 AM

Poland Calls for EU to Extend Grain Import Ban, Vows to Protect Farmers Regardless

Poland's government called on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukrainian grain imports beyond October 15 to protect Polish farmers.
Prime Minister Morawiecki said Poland will extend the ban itself if the EU does not.
The embargo was imposed by Poland and some other EU countries from April to September 15 to prevent a glut.
Morawiecki said Ukraine grain must not be allowed to "flood" Poland regardless of Brussels' decisions.
Poland has supported Ukraine during the war but wants to protect its own farmers and agriculture sector as well.

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Topics

Posted 9/12/2023, 9:55:58 AM

Poland Calls for EU to Extend Grain Import Ban, Vows to Protect Farmers Regardless

Poland's government called on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukrainian grain imports beyond October 15 to protect Polish farmers.
Prime Minister Morawiecki said Poland will extend the ban itself if the EU does not.
The embargo was imposed by Poland and some other EU countries from April to September 15 to prevent a glut.
Morawiecki said Ukraine grain must not be allowed to "flood" Poland regardless of Brussels' decisions.
Poland has supported Ukraine during the war but wants to protect its own farmers and agriculture sector as well.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Hungary wants EU to extend Ukrainian grains import ban beyond Sept 15

Hungary is seeking an extension of the EU's ban on domestic sales of Ukrainian grain and is willing to reimpose a national import ban if the measure is not extended.

8/26/2023

‘The Market Is Dead’: Ukraine’s Farmers Count the Cost of Grain Deal’s Collapse

Farmers in Ukraine, such as Valery Kolosha, are facing the consequences of Russia's actions that restrict Ukraine's grain exports.

9/13/2023

EU Grain Ban Looms For Ukraine As Hungary, Others Seek To Protect Domestic Markets

9/16/2023

Ukraine Grain Exports Blocked Despite EU Ban Expiry; Zelensky Seeks US Support Amid Gains and Concerns Over Russia

9/17/2023

EU Calls for Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to be Constructive on Ukrainian Grain Imports After They Keep Bans Despite EU Lifting Restrictions

9/18/2023

Ukraine to Sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia at WTO Over Bans on Grain Exports

9/21/2023

Poland Halts Weapons Supply to Ukraine Amid Grain Import Dispute

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Slovakia and Ukraine Establish Licensing System to Replace Slovak Grain Import Ban

Slovakia and Ukraine's farm ministers have agreed to establish a licensing system for trading in grains, with the ban on Ukrainian grain imports to Slovakia being lifted once the system is set up.

9/22/2023

Poland and Ukraine Tensions Rise Over Grain Import Ban and Speech Comments