Commission proposes extension of the autonomous trade measures for Ukrainian and Moldovan products

The Commission has proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while reinforcing protection for sensitive EU agricultural products.

This is done in line with EU commitments to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. In parallel, the Commission proposes to renew by another year the suspension of all remaining duties on Moldovan imports in force since July 2022. In parallel, the Commission proposes to renew by another year the suspension of all remaining duties on Moldovan imports in force since July 2022.

In addition, today, the European Commission proposes to allow EU farmers to avail of derogations for the year 2024 from Common Agricultural Policy rules obliging them to keep certain areas non-productive. The Commission's proposal, sent today to Member States who will vote on it in a committee meeting, provides a first concrete policy response to address farmers' income concerns. It also follows requests outlined by several Member States in Agriculture Council meetings.

You can find more information in the press material that is online, on the trade support for Ukraine and Moldova and on the derogation from certain agricultural rules.