Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001455/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Waldemar Buda (ECR)
The current agreement on the temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU – struck to support Ukraine’s economy in the face of Russian aggression – expires on 5 June 2025. The Commission has made it clear that rather than prolonging this temporary measure, it aims to find a permanent solution for liberalisation of trade with Ukraine by revising Article 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement[1]. However, little has been shared about the state of play and progress in negotiations with Ukraine.
Clarity on the situation is needed, also for the economic stability of Member States, particularly these bordering Ukraine.
- 1.What is the current state of play and how are negotiations with Ukraine on Article 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement progressing?
- 2.With less than two months left before the current temporary measures expire and no agreement on the permanent solution in sight, what is the Commission’s backup plan?
- 3.How will the Commission ensure the right balance and adequate protection of European industry and agriculture?
Submitted: 9.4.2025
- [1] Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_internation/2014/295/oj.