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| EU rejects Ukraine grain bans by Poland and Hungary | EU rejects Ukraine grain bans by Poland and Hungary |
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| Polish farmers have been protesting against the flood of Ukrainian grain, which they say has depressed prices on the local market | Polish farmers have been protesting against the flood of Ukrainian grain, which they say has depressed prices on the local market |
| The European Commission has rejected bans introduced by Poland and Hungary on Ukrainian grain imports. | The European Commission has rejected bans introduced by Poland and Hungary on Ukrainian grain imports. |
| The two countries said the measures were necessary to protect their farming sectors from cheap imports. | The two countries said the measures were necessary to protect their farming sectors from cheap imports. |
| The ban applies to grains, dairy products, sugar, fruit, vegetables and meats and will be in force until the end of June. | The ban applies to grains, dairy products, sugar, fruit, vegetables and meats and will be in force until the end of June. |
| The Commission said it was not up to individual member states to make trade policy. | The Commission said it was not up to individual member states to make trade policy. |
| What is the Ukraine grain deal and is it working? | What is the Ukraine grain deal and is it working? |
| While the Commission has said that unilateral moves will not be tolerated, it has not yet specified what measures it would take against Poland and Hungary. | While the Commission has said that unilateral moves will not be tolerated, it has not yet specified what measures it would take against Poland and Hungary. |
| "In such challenging times, it is crucial to coordinate and align all decisions within the EU," its spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday. | |
| On Monday, the bloc said it was trying to understand the legal basis under which the ban was imposed. | |
| Most Ukrainian grain is exported via the Black Sea, but Russia's invasion last year disrupted export routes and resulted in large quantities of the grain ending up in central Europe. | Most Ukrainian grain is exported via the Black Sea, but Russia's invasion last year disrupted export routes and resulted in large quantities of the grain ending up in central Europe. |
| A deal with Russia, brokered by the UN and Turkey, allows Ukraine to continue exporting by sea - but Ukraine accuses Russia of slowing the process with over-zealous inspections. | A deal with Russia, brokered by the UN and Turkey, allows Ukraine to continue exporting by sea - but Ukraine accuses Russia of slowing the process with over-zealous inspections. |
| Poland and Hungary announced the move on Saturday. The decision came after complaints from local farmers who said they were being undercut by cheaper Ukrainian grain flooding their markets. | Poland and Hungary announced the move on Saturday. The decision came after complaints from local farmers who said they were being undercut by cheaper Ukrainian grain flooding their markets. |
| On Sunday, Polish Economic Development and Technology Minister Waldemar Buda clarified that the ban applied to goods in transit as well as those staying in Poland. | On Sunday, Polish Economic Development and Technology Minister Waldemar Buda clarified that the ban applied to goods in transit as well as those staying in Poland. |
| He called for talks with Ukraine to set up a scheme to ensure exports pass through Poland and do not end up on the local market. | He called for talks with Ukraine to set up a scheme to ensure exports pass through Poland and do not end up on the local market. |
| Ukraine says the move contradicts bilateral trade agreements. | Ukraine says the move contradicts bilateral trade agreements. |
| A statement by Ukraine's Agriculture Ministry said it had "always been sympathetic to the situation in the Polish agricultural sector and responded promptly to various challenges". | A statement by Ukraine's Agriculture Ministry said it had "always been sympathetic to the situation in the Polish agricultural sector and responded promptly to various challenges". |
| "At present, unilateral drastic actions will not accelerate the positive resolution of the situation," it added. | "At present, unilateral drastic actions will not accelerate the positive resolution of the situation," it added. |
| Ministers from Poland and Ukraine are due to meet to discuss the issue in Poland on Monday. | Ministers from Poland and Ukraine are due to meet to discuss the issue in Poland on Monday. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Russia-Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war |
| European Commission | European Commission |
| Food | Food |
| Hungary | Hungary |
| Poland | Poland |