The protest initiated by Polish farmers near the Ukraine border crossing in Hrebenne has wrapped up after weeks of demonstrations. The movement, which began on February 9 and later expanded to several border points, highlighted grievances such as the abolition of the Green Deal and calls to halt agricultural imports from Ukraine.
Despite farmers’ pleas for an extension, Mayor Marek Luszczyński rejected the request, expressing concerns over economic losses incurred by local businesses.
The decision to end the protest marks a significant development following months of tension. On February 9, farmers began protesting on the roads to the border crossings with Ukraine in Hrebenne and Dorohusk. They then extended the demonstrations to the crossings in Zosin and Dołhobyczów.
On March 21, the demonstrators ended the blockade in Zosin, on April 16 in Dołhobyczów, and on April 22, the head of the Dorohusk municipality, Wojciech Sawa, decided to dissolve the farmers’ protest in his municipality.
Protesters are not currently blocking traffic at any crossing with Ukraine in the Lubelskie province.
Farmers’ demands
Amidst months of protests, farmers have voiced concerns over the surge in agricultural imports from Ukraine, asserting that the influx undermines their competitiveness due to the lower pricing of these imports.
The decision to end the protest marks a significant development following months of tension. On February 9, farmers began protesting on the roads to the border crossings with Ukraine in Hrebenne and Dorohusk. They then extended the demonstrations to the crossings in Zosin and Dołhobyczów.
On March 21, the demonstrators ended the blockade in Zosin, on April 16 in Dołhobyczów, and on April 22, the head of the Dorohusk municipality, Wojciech Sawa, decided to dissolve the farmers’ protest in his municipality.
Protesters are not currently blocking traffic at any crossing with Ukraine in the Lubelskie province.
Farmers’ demands
Amidst months of protests, farmers have voiced concerns over the surge in agricultural imports from Ukraine, asserting that the influx undermines their competitiveness due to the lower pricing of these imports.
Their demands included subsidies for corn, additional funding for liquidity loans, and the preservation of the current agricultural tax level throughout the upcoming year.
On April 19, the Polish Ministry of Agriculture presented a draft regulation on aid for farmers who are at risk of losing liquidity due to the war in Ukraine, worth nearly half a billion euros.
Ukraine reacts
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister, Mykola Solski, lauded the collaborative efforts between Ukrainian and Polish counterparts, emphasizing ongoing negotiations to monitor the transit of agricultural products.
Solski extended gratitude to Polish officials for their constructive engagement and underscored the importance of continued dialogue to address shared challenges.
The next meeting between Ukrainian and Polish agriculture ministers is slated for May 7, providing an opportunity to discuss further cooperation and address outstanding issues.
On April 19, the Polish Ministry of Agriculture presented a draft regulation on aid for farmers who are at risk of losing liquidity due to the war in Ukraine, worth nearly half a billion euros.
Ukraine reacts
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister, Mykola Solski, lauded the collaborative efforts between Ukrainian and Polish counterparts, emphasizing ongoing negotiations to monitor the transit of agricultural products.
Solski extended gratitude to Polish officials for their constructive engagement and underscored the importance of continued dialogue to address shared challenges.
The next meeting between Ukrainian and Polish agriculture ministers is slated for May 7, providing an opportunity to discuss further cooperation and address outstanding issues.
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