The time to submit applications is running out on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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When EU capitals approved the agreement by majority vote in January, opposition was much broader. Apart from Poland, France, Austria, Ireland and Hungary also declared a resounding “no” to the agreement with Latin America. Although the governments of these countries theoretically had the full right to appeal against unfavorable provisions, so far none of them has bothered to prepare and justify an appropriate application.
There is a chance for allies only during the trial
However, Poland's loneliness at the start of the legal battle does not mean that our country will have to defend its rights in Luxembourg alone.. The procedure stipulates that other capitals may officially join the Polish complaint at a later stage.
This will become possible after the Polish application is translated into all official EU languages and sent to European governments. Only then will individual countries be able to submit their comments and decide to support Warsaw's position.
Importantly, The Polish government did not limit itself to the complaint itself. A special precautionary application has also been sent to the Court of Justice, in which Poland demands the immediate suspension of the application of the agreement until the judges issue a final judgment.
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Brazil blocks our exports and breaks standards itself
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay entered into force on a temporary basis on May 1, 2026, but its benefits are highly questionable.
European Commission documents confirm that Polish exporters almost immediately hit a wall, especially on the Brazilian market. The authorities in Brasília began to use the so-called non-tariff obstacles – questioned by, among others, European veterinary certificates and illegally demand additional, expensive tests from our companies. Polish apple producers and the dairy sector are already pointing out serious problems.
At the same time, Brussels officially admits that Latin American partners are unable to meet European food safety standards.
Brazil, in turn – as confirmed by the European Commission – will not be able to sell food to the EU market from September because it does not guarantee European production standards.
The local farms commonly use growth hormones and antibiotics to stimulate animal mass, which is categorically prohibited in the European Union. Poland's attitude in the CJEU is intended to prevent the European market from being flooded with such defective food.
