Polish farmers are preparing for another large-scale protest scheduled to take place in Warsaw on May 20. The demonstrations are being organized by the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union of Individual Farmers “Solidarity,” whose representatives claim that the agricultural sector is facing a critical situation following spring frosts, drought conditions, and several months of low purchasing prices for agricultural products.
The protesters are demanding preferential loans, compensation for weather-related losses, and measures aimed at improving the profitability of agricultural production. Polish farmers also continue criticizing the European Green Deal and the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries, arguing that stricter environmental regulations and rising imports of agricultural goods are undermining the competitiveness of local producers.
Ukrainian agricultural imports remain one of the central issues behind the demonstrations. Some Polish farming organizations argue that duty-free imports of Ukrainian grain and other products create oversupply on the domestic market and drive down prices for local producers. As a result, farmer protests in recent years have repeatedly included road blockades and disruptions at border crossings with Ukraine.
Analysts note that the renewed protests reflect a broader crisis affecting the European agricultural sector, including rising production costs, climate-related risks, and increasing competition from imported products. At the same time, the situation remains highly sensitive for Ukrainian exports, as any disruptions at the Polish border may affect grain logistics and agricultural trade flows to European Union markets.