Poland has intensified its resistance to the Mercosur trade agreement by submitting a legal challenge to the EU’s highest court, calling for the deal’s suspension.

The Deputy Foreign Minister, Marcin Bosacki, announced that the complaint was sent to Luxembourg on Sunday evening.

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He further emphasized that Poland anticipates the Court’s decision will result in both the suspension of the agreement’s validity and a halt to its implementation. In his opinion, the current terms of the deal with Mercosur nations — Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay — pose risks to Polish agriculture as well as the broader EU farming sector.

Warsaw is pressing for interim injunctions to pause the agreement’s application while awaiting the European Court of Justice’s final verdict. The provisional enforcement of the Mercosur deal has been active since 1 May.

Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski confirmed the legal action via X, highlighting that Poland stands as the sole EU member to initiate such proceedings before the EU’s top judicial body.

He noted the government’s focus on safeguarding farmers and consumers alike, affirming that Polish producers welcome competition only if it occurs under equitable terms and rigorous standards. Additionally, he assured that the Polish agricultural community can rely on comprehensive government backing.

Deal with Mercosur

On 17 January, delegations from the European Union and Mercosur countries formalized a partnership agreement accompanied by a provisional trade pact.

This agreement secured approval from a majority of the EU Council on 9 January; however, Poland, France, Ireland, Hungary, and Austria opposed it. Ratification by all EU member states remains necessary for the full partnership agreement to come into force.