Latvia Sets Precedent in the EU with Ban on Agricultural Imports from Russia and Belarus

On February 22, 2024, Latvia made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first country in the European Union to ban the import of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. This decision followed the final approval of amendments to the law on agriculture and rural development by the Latvian Saeima. These amendments, developed by several ministries, are a response to the geopolitical tensions in the region and aim to reduce dependence on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products.

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