**Polish Farmers Protest in Warsaw Against Ukrainian Imports and EU Policies**
January 3, Warsaw – Polish farmers held a protest in the capital city against agricultural imports from Ukraine and what they claim are threatening EU policies. The rally was held on January 3, coinciding with the inauguration of Poland’s presidency of the Council of the EU.
**Five Issues Spur Protest**
The protest followed a series of demonstrations by Polish farmers against Ukrainian agricultural imports after the EU lifted tariffs on goods from Ukraine in 2022. The five main issues that sparked the protest include:
* Ukrainian imports
* The European bloc’s trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American countries
* The Green Deal, a plan to reduce carbon emissions across the EU
* EU policies on forests and hunting
* The perceived “extinction of the Polish economy”
**Polish Government Supports Farmers**
The Polish government has expressed support for farmers’ concerns, highlighting challenges posed by the EU’s trade policies. Warsaw has already implemented import bans on certain Ukrainian products, such as grain, citing negative impacts on Polish agriculture.
**Farmers to March Through City**
The protest began at 2 p.m. local time in front of the European Commission representation building on Jasna Street. Approximately two hours later, farmers will hold a march through the city and conclude the event at 11 p.m.
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