The MP explained that the establishment of transit corridors for the supply of Ukrainian grain, among other things, affected the situation of farmers and domestic production in some EU countries.
"Romanian grain exports have decreased due to the huge volumes of similar products that enter the country from Ukraine and, instead of going through Romania in transit, remain in the state at significantly lower prices and lower quality standards than those applicable in the EU," Grappini said.
In this regard, she stressed the "categorical importance" of ensuring that Ukrainian agri-food products undergo sanitary and veterinary testing at the border, "so as not to endanger the health of the EU population."
"How long will the European Commission maintain zero customs duties, transit and import conditions for agri-food products from Ukraine?" asked Grappini to the EC.
In mid-February, it became known that Hungary and five other European states appealed to the European Commission with a request to take measures to reduce the supply of Ukrainian grain to their markets. As specified, the raw materials intended for North Africa and the Middle East are stuck in Europe in the "corridor of solidarity", thus causing serious disruptions in the market.