On Wednesday 13 March, MEPs approved the European Commission’s proposal to extend the suspension of tariffs on imports from Ukraine until June 2025 (347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions). However, they asked for the Commission’s safeguard measure to be modified.
Wheat, barley, oats, maize and honey-based products should be subject to this safeguard, in addition to poultry, eggs and sugar. In addition, the reference volumes not to be exceeded for imports must be based...