Event 911843d1-01c1-42d1-ba6b-b5313b0563ae

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Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Uncategorized Country: Poland Country: Ukraine

Source: https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unrav ...

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Event Time

2y ago

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Created

1mo ago

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Updated

1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Trucker protests: Unraveling the standoff between Polish and Ukrainian haulers

Short Summary: Polish truckers have blocked several crossings on the Poland-Ukraine border in protest of Ukrainian hauler access to the EU market, leading to disruptions and diplomatic strain.

Description

Polish truck drivers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, protesting against the influx of Ukrainian haulers who gained market access following EU relaxation of transport rules after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The blockade has caused significant supply chain disruptions, diplomatic tension, and economic impacts.

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Since autumn, Polish truckers have maintained a nearly continuous blockade of several major border crossings with Ukraine...

"Protesters say that the influx of Ukrainian drivers undercuts their business, and they want to restore the previous permit system..."

"The blockade has left thousands of vehicles waiting in lines stretching for kilometers, disrupting supply chains and repeatedly drawing criticism from Kyiv."

Polish truck drivers have been blocking several border checkpoints with Ukraine since November 2023.

The protests have caused long lines of trucks and disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries.

Ukrainian hauliers accuse their Polish counterparts of trying to stifle competition under the pretext of protecting the national industry.

Polish hauliers argue that an influx of Ukrainian drivers, enabled by eased EU rules during the war, has created unfair business conditions.

Related URLs

https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/

Source

https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/

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