Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-000834/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Esther Herranz García (PPE)
The latest sanctions announced against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine impose higher tariffs on nitrogen fertiliser imports into the EU from Russia and Belarus. As a result, the price of such fertilisers is expected to rise, increasing pressure on EU farmers.
In light of both this and the fact that farmers are already facing challenges and are expressing their dissatisfaction at not being considered when such decisions are made, as well as in view of the need to continue to support Ukraine:
- 1.What action does the Commission plan on taking to compensate EU farmers once these measures enter into force in July 2025?
- 2.As one of the steps it could take, does the Commission intend to grant derogations under the Nitrates Directive to allow the current limit of 170 kg N/ha to be exceeded when using organic fertilisers (RENURE)?
Submitted: 25.2.2025
Last updated: 28 February 2025