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Poland Takes EU–Mercosur Deal to Court Over Farm Sector Concerns
(MENAFN) Poland plans to take the European Union’s trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc to the Court of Justice of the EU, citing concerns over its impact on domestic agriculture, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said Wednesday.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said the government has approved a motion to file a legal complaint with the EU’s highest court, according to reports from a Polish broadcaster.
The EU and Mercosur countries finalized the long-debated free trade agreement in January after nearly 25 years of negotiations. However, the deal has faced strong resistance in Poland, where farmers warn that an influx of cheaper agricultural products from South America could undermine local production.
Warsaw has repeatedly raised concerns about the agreement’s effects on food security, agricultural standards, and the competitiveness of Polish producers, while pushing for stronger protective measures.
“We've already secured safety clauses for farmers, and we'll ensure that Polish tables have the highest quality food,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
The move follows earlier comments from Poland’s agriculture minister in April, who criticized how the agreement was concluded, arguing that the process was rushed and bypassed proper national ratification procedures.
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