Hungary's government announced new restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products in an effort to protect Hungarian farmers from market fluctuations caused by cheaper Ukrainian imports. The decision comes in response to a 2022 European Union ruling allowing duty-free imports from Ukraine to support its economy following Russia's invasion.
Agricultural Minister István Nagy expressed concerns over the oversupply and low prices in the European agricultural market due to the influx of Ukrainian products. He criticized the EU for failing to safeguard European farmers against the competitive pricing of Ukrainian imports and stated that Hungary would implement additional protective measures within its national jurisdiction.
