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István Nagy: We must protect EU funds intended for farmers
Agriculture minister warns that Brussels’ new budget plan would divert resources to Ukraine
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Nagy: EU's preferential treatment of Ukrainian farmers is unacceptable
István Nagy said an increase in imports of Ukrainian farm products would put European farmers in an "extremely disadvantageous position".
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Nagy: Member states press Brussels to put European farmers' interests first
Minister Nagy said the ministers were asking EU decision makers to protect local farmers from an "unrestricted flood" of Ukrainian farm products.
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Nagy: Non-EU countries exporting to Europe must abide by same production standards
Minister Nagy argued that cheap produce entering the EU "without controls" further weakened Europe's competitiveness.
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V4, Latvia and Lithuania to hold Ukrainian grain demonstration on Feb 22
The unlimited inflow of grain and food products, mainly poultry, eggs and honey, from Ukraine makes the situation worse by creating uneven competition for European farmers and consumers.
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Nagy: Food imports must comply with EU regulations
Minister Nagy said that Hungary’s EU presidency would strive for a productive working relationship with partners by holding large international conferences.