Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001263/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Piotr Müller (ECR), Waldemar Buda (ECR)
An EU decision on the temporary suspension of duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products, with a view to supporting Ukraine’s economy in the face of Russian aggression, has been in force since June 2022. Ukraine is hoping for a further extension to the current agreement, which is set to expire on 5 June 2025.
In recent months, some Member States, especially those bordering Ukraine, have expressed concern over the destabilisation of their agricultural markets due to the increased influx of Ukrainian products, which has led to the introduction of protection mechanisms as well as numerous discussions in the Council.
In connection with the above:
- 1.Does the Commission intend to extend the current agreement on duty-free trade with Ukraine beyond 5 June 2025 and, if so, under what conditions?
- 2.What is the Commission’s assessment of this trade agreement’s consequences on Member States’ economies to date, especially in relation to its effect on the EU’s agricultural markets?
- 3.Has the Commission consulted Member States on this issue and, if so, what were the results of those consultations?
Submitted: 26.3.2025