Posted 3/9/2024, 3:26:57 PM
Polish PM Vows to Reduce Grain Surplus Amid Ongoing Farmer Protests Over Imports and Climate Rules
- Polish Prime Minister pledges to reduce domestic grain surplus by 4-5 million tons in talks with protesting farmers
- Farmers unsatisfied, will continue protests calling for halt to cheap imports and environmental regulations
- Farmers across EU demanding changes to Green Deal climate rules and re-imposition of import duties on Ukrainian grain
- Polish farmers held talks with PM after week of protests including clashes with police and border slowdowns
- Tusk faces balancing act addressing farmer concerns while maintaining support for Ukraine before elections