"Brussels Warns Poland of Lawsuit as Ukraine Border Blockade Escalates"

The European Commission has condemned the blockade at the Polish-Ukrainian border by Polish truckers and farmers, warning of potential legal action against the Polish government. The blockade, which has been ongoing since November 6, has left thousands of Ukrainian truck drivers stranded and caused safety concerns. Polish protesters demand the re-imposition of pre-war rules on Ukrainian truckers, while also seeking measures to prevent Belarusian and Russian haulers from evading international sanctions. The changes introduced by the European Union's "solidarity lanes" have disrupted competition, leading to a significant market share shift in favor of Ukrainian truckers. The Polish government, which is not responsible for the border restrictions, has called for dialogue to resolve the dispute. The European Commission has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of involvement from Polish authorities and threatened to intervene with an infringement procedure. Ukraine is open to finding a compromise but insists on providing food and emergency services to its stranded drivers. Slovak truckers have also threatened to join the blockade unless action is taken to decrease competition from Ukrainian haulers.