“The Mercosur agreement is global in scope, covering thousands of products that could flood Poland, destroying Polish agriculture and other industries. The proposed safeguard clauses for a dozen or so product groups will change nothing. It’s like putting up a screen against a tsunami” - writes President Karol Nawrocki on X.

“From the outset, I have said a firm 'NO' to the EU-MERCOSUR agreement. The defense of Polish agriculture against its effects was included in my legislative initiative submitted in August 2025. I spoke about this in Paris during a meeting with President Macron, I discussed it in Italy during a meeting with Prime Minister Meloni, and I presented our geopolitical arguments regarding this agreement and the use of Russian agricultural production agents in South American countries to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz” - writes the president.

“Concluding trade agreements for products manufactured in Poland and Europe is a mistake – it means unfair competition and lower quality. Such a mistake was made many years ago in trade relations with China. Now, Polish farmers and Polish companies are to be the victims” - he stated.

According to the president: “Food security means production close to the consumer, not importing food from 10,000 km away. The import of food produced using substances banned in the EU for 20 years, harmful to the health of Poles, is unacceptable.”

“Until 2023, a blocking minority existed. The recent period, including during Poland’s presidency, has seen it frittered away. Now you are celebrating clauses that are an illusion” - he assessed.

“Accepting this agreement is a catastrophe. Mr. Prime Minister, we need to build a blocking minority, not just talk!” - emphasized the National Security Council (PKN).

Umowa z Mercosur ma charakter globalny, obejmuje tysiące produktów, które mogą zalać Polskę, zniszczyć polskie rolnictwo i inne branże. Proponowane klauzule ochronne na kilkanaście grup produktów niczego nie zmienią. To jak rozkładanie parawanu przed tsunami.

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— Karol Nawrocki (@NawrockiKn) December 22, 2025