EU-MERCOSUR agreement either a threat or opportunity for Polish agriculture

Poland is working to block the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing concerns over its impact on European agriculture. Vice Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced in February 2025 that Poland is forming a coalition with France, Italy, and Ireland to oppose the deal, fearing lower tariffs could harm EU meat producers.

The EU-Mercosur deal, finalized in…