The Polish government will file a complaint with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the EU-Mercosur agreement, announced Vice-Premier Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Poland to File Complaint with CJEU
Vice-Premier and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Friday that the Polish government will lodge a complaint with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries.
Kosiniak-Kamysz stated this will be the second complaint filed on the matter, following an initial submission by MEPs Krzysztof Hetman and Adam Jarubas through the European Parliament. He emphasized that this new complaint will be submitted by a member state – Poland.
Concerns Over Market and Food Security
The government cites potential threats to the domestic market and food security as justification for the complaint. Vice-Premier Kosiniak-Kamysz stated concerns regarding food safety, consumer protection, and the protection of the Polish market.
He also expressed reservations about the manner in which the agreement is being implemented. The government has until May 26th to file the complaint, following discussions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski.
EU and Mercosur Agreement Details
Representatives of the EU and Mercosur countries signed a partnership and transitional trade agreement on January 17th. The agreement received approval from a majority of the EU Council on January 9th, with opposition from Poland, France, Ireland, Hungary, and Austria.
The partnership agreement still requires ratification by all EU member states.
Previous Actions and Government Stance
The European Parliament submitted a request to the CJEU at the end of January to assess the agreement’s compatibility with EU treaties. In mid-March, the Sejm adopted a resolution urging the government to file a complaint with the CJEU in Poland’s name, independent of the Parliament’s submission.
President Karol Nawrocki also requested Prime Minister Donald Tusk to immediately challenge the EU-Mercosur agreement at the CJEU in early April. Prime Minister Tusk initially indicated in late March that the government did not plan to file a complaint, as one had already been submitted by the European Parliament.
Complaint Decision and Formal Process
The decision to file a complaint with the CJEU is made at the government level, with the complaint formally submitted by the country as an EU member state.
. **Sources:** (PAP)
