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"Polish Farmer's Uncertain Future: Protests and Blockades Amid EU Policies and War in Ukraine"

Polish farmer Piotr Korycki faces an uncertain future as he struggles to sell hundreds of tons of unsold grain due to the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine, which disrupted Ukrainian exports and led to a price collapse for grain in Poland. The EU's temporary suspension of import duties and quotas with Ukraine has not alleviated the situation, and farmers are organizing protests to seek relief. The surplus of grain in storage across Europe, combined with EU's Green Deal policies, has exacerbated the challenges for farmers, leading to growing frustration and radical protests. Korycki hopes for stability and support from the European Parliament elections, while also expressing concerns about the long-term impact on his family's farming business.