Reintroduction of import duties on Ukrainian products by the Commission

28.5.2025

Question for written answer  E-002159/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dirk Gotink (PPE)

On 13 May 2025, ‘Politico’ reported that the Commission was planning to reintroduce import duties on Ukrainian agricultural products from 6 June 2025[1]. Import duties were suspended following the Russian invasion in 2022, with the aim of keeping Ukraine’s agricultural sector and economy afloat.

• 1.Can the Commission say what the economic impact for Ukraine of reintroducing import duties is likely to be, in particular on its agricultural exports and fiscal position?
• 2.Does the Commission consider it advisable to take that decision while Ukraine is actively at war, peace negotiations are ongoing, and economic support and market access are important for reconstruction and stability?
• 3.Does the Commission agree that the reintroduction of import duties would send a signal that contradicts previous European commitments on economic integration and solidarity with Ukraine?

Submitted: 28.5.2025

• [1] https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-to-tighten-ukraines-trade-access-to-eu-to-pre-war-levels/