Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000396/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)
Fertiliser prices in the EU have increased significantly since the start of 2025[1] due to the rise in gas prices, the weakening of the euro and global market dynamics. Farmers are paying more and more for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilisers, owing to rising urea prices, both in Europe and worldwide.
On top of this, SKW Piesteritz, the largest producer of ammonia and urea in Germany[2], has cut production and temporarily shut down one factory due to increased production costs, strict environmental regulations and cheap imports of Russian fertilisers.
The company’s directors point to a lack of action and ineffectual policy for the protection of the European market, and have stressed the need to reduce energy costs and taxes in order to maintain competitiveness. The crisis is affecting agriculture and logistics, resulting in shortages of transportation products such as AdBlue.
- 1.How does the Commission plan to ensure the availability of the fertilisers vital to food security at affordable prices and in sufficient quantities to support European agriculture?
- 2.What steps will the Commission take to end dependency on Russian fertilisers and boost European fertiliser production?
- 3.When will a much-needed EU fertiliser strategy be published, as often called for by the European Parliament?
Submitted: 29.1.2025