Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski announced on Saturday in Zosin (Lublin Voivodeship) that during the next meeting in Brussels he wants to talk, among others, that the European Union should participate in covering part of the costs of losses incurred by Polish farmers as a result of the inflow of uncontrolled goods from Ukraine.
- On Saturday, Minister Siekierski participated in a meeting with representatives of protesting farmers in Zosin (Hrubieszów poviat).
- At the press conference, he admitted that the talks were calm, substantive, although difficult.
- He announced that on Monday he was going to Brussels for the next meeting of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture of the European Union, where he would present the demands of Polish farmers.
– Today I came mainly with the intention of concretizing all these proposals and demands once again – he added.
He said that during Saturday’s talks, three problems were mainly discussed, the first of which concerns Ukraine and the excessive opening of borders resulting from the decision of the European Commission.
This opening actually meant that Ukraine – in terms of the market – is in the European Union and takes advantage of all these export and development opportunities. We understand that (…), we want to continue helping, but at the same time we do not want it to be paid for or borne by one professional group and those from border countries – noted the minister.
– Hence, we also want to talk in the European Union so that the EU would participate in covering part of the costs of the losses that farmers suffered due to the imbalance in the market that was created by the opening (of the border) and the inflow of uncontrolled goods to the Polish market – Siekierski pointed out.
He also emphasized that Poland still intends to support Ukraine. – Another area is economic matters, which must be conducted in accordance with the principles of economics, settlements, etc. – added the minister.
