Poland Refuses to Lift Ban on Ukrainian Grain, Citing Farmer Concerns
Polish Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski stated that Warsaw will not lift its unilateral ban on Ukrainian grain imports, despite ongoing pressure from the European Commission. Krajewski emphasized that the grain must be directed to third-country markets rather than remaining in Europe, and he expressed skepticism about increasing transit volumes through Poland without greater port capacity.…
Poland has refused to lift its ban on Ukrainian grain, citing concerns from local farmers ahead of the 2027 parliamentary elections, according to recent reports. The contentious issue has resurfaced as Ukraine struggles to find alternative export routes for its agri-food products, following disruptions to its grain exports due to recent attacks in the Black Sea.
Polish Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski has remained steadfast in his refusal to lift the ban, despite pressure from Brussels, stating that the grain should be exported to third-country markets instead of remaining within Europe, which could potentially harm trade relations. While there are no ongoing discussions about increasing transit through Poland, Krajewski remains willing to assist Ukraine, but only if it does not come at the expense of Polish farmers and food processors.
As the 2027 election campaign heats up, the right-wing populist Law and Justice (PiS) party is intensifying its criticism of the 2025 EU-Ukraine trade deal and the import quotas granted for Ukrainian products, which Poland was expected to comply with under EU law.
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