Polish Dairy Sector Eyes Mercosur Agreement Benefits

The Polish automotive industry is advocating for market protection measures. The sector is seeking specific protections to safeguard its market position. The sector is facing challenges related to workforce availability, noting that the average sick leave duration is 11 days. In 2025, doctors in Poland issued over 27 million sick leave certificates. Common reasons for leave include musculoskeletal disorders, mental health issues, and respiratory diseases. This lack of information from the Internal Security Agency (ABW) and other services was described as scandalous. The report notes the President held a secret meeting on December 12, which occurred 11 days after he vetoed a law from November 7 of the previous year. This meeting also took place 7 days after a secret session of the Sejm. Polish milk producers are expected to be the primary beneficiaries in the agricultural sector under the Mercosur agreement starting tomorrow. Agnieszka Meliszewska, president of the Polish Milk Chamber, stated that the focus will be on exporting long-aged cheeses. Brazil is currently delaying the issuance of veterinary certificates following a inspection conducted several years ago. Meliszewska confirmed the availability of high-quality long-aged cheeses for export pending these certificates.