на импорт зерна из Украины был продлен. Причиной такого решения является обеспокоенность государств-заявителей по поводу качества и безопасности украинского зерна.
Венгрия, Польша, Словакия, Болгария и Румыния считают, что продление запрета на импорт зерна из Украины необходимо для защиты своих сельскохозяйственных секторов от возможных рисков, связанных с качеством и безопасностью украинского зерна. Они также выразили обеспокоенность по поводу возможного влияния украинского зерна на цены на внутреннем рынке.
Однако, несмотря на просьбу этих пяти государств, решение о продлении запрета на импорт зерна из Украины будет приниматься на уровне Европейской комиссии. Представители Украины уже заявили, что готовы предоставить все необходимые документы и гарантии о качестве и безопасности своего зерна, чтобы убедить ЕС в его пригодности для импорта.
Сейчас Европейская комиссия проводит оценку качества и безопасности украинского зерна, а также анализирует возможные последствия продления запрета на его импорт. Окончательное решение по этому вопросу ожидается в ближайшие недели.
Украина является одним из крупнейших производителей зерна в мире и важным экспортером на международном рынке. Запрет на импорт зерна из Украины может серьезно повлиять на экономику страны и ее сельскохозяйственный сектор.
Представители Украины надеются на то, что Европейская комиссия примет во внимание все предоставленные документы и гарантии, и примет решение в пользу продления запрета на импорт зерна из Украины.
Five countries in the European Union (EU) are requesting an extension of the current ban on the import of four types of grain from Ukraine after the planned expiration date of September 15, according to the EU Council. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania are seeking to extend the temporary EU ban on the import of Ukrainian wheat, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower oil until the end of 2023, as stated by Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas Puchades, during a press conference in Brussels. Puchades, who is also the President of the EU Council for Agriculture and Fisheries, emphasized the need to protect local farmers from price reductions caused by cheaper Ukrainian grain.
In May, the European Union took measures to address logistical bottlenecks and protect local farmers from price reductions due to cheaper Ukrainian grain. However, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, stated that the bloc will need to consider “new circumstances” when deciding on the extension, taking into account Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Deal.
Earlier reports indicated that the European Union is prepared to export almost all agricultural products from Ukraine through “solidarity corridors” following Russia’s exit from the grain agreement.
Russia officially announced its withdrawal from the grain agreement on July 17, which had allowed for the safe export of Ukrainian food from Black Sea ports. Since then, Russian forces have been attacking southern Ukraine almost daily, including shelling in Odessa and its surrounding region.
It is worth noting that on the night of July 24, Russian troops attacked the river port of Reni on the Danube, which is located near the border with Romania.
EU agriculture ministers are discussing ways to facilitate the export of Ukrainian grain amid Russian attacks on port infrastructure. The request to extend the temporary ban on the import of Ukrainian grain by the five countries highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the need for the EU to consider the impact of Russia’s actions on the agricultural sector.
What concerns do the countries have about the quality and safety of Ukrainian grain that justify their request to extend the import ban?
Ia are concerned about the quality and safety of Ukrainian grain and believe that extending the ban is necessary to protect their agricultural sectors from potential risks. These countries also express concerns about the possible impact of Ukrainian grain on domestic prices.
However, the final decision on extending the ban on grain import from Ukraine will be made at the level of the European Commission, despite the request of these five countries. Ukrainian representatives have already stated that they are ready to provide all necessary documents and guarantees regarding the quality and safety of their grain to convince the EU of its suitability for import.
Currently, the European Commission is conducting an assessment of the quality and safety of Ukrainian grain and analyzing the potential consequences of extending the import ban. The final decision on this matter is expected in the coming weeks.
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest grain producers and an important exporter in the international market. A ban on grain import from Ukraine could significantly impact the country’s economy and its agricultural sector.
Representatives of Ukraine hope that the European Commission will take into account all the documents and guarantees provided and make a decision in favor of extending the ban on grain import from Ukraine.
It’s disappointing to hear of the request to extend the ban on importing Ukrainian grain in the European Union. Trade barriers like these hinder economic growth and do little to foster positive international relations.