The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure that the agreement does not cause “major disturbances” in EU road transport markets.
The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure that the agreement does not cause “major disturbances” in EU road transport markets.
The protests have been suspended until 1 March while truckers give the government time to implement the agreement.
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Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
Traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing has resumed as normal for the first time since the protest began early last month.
Warsaw wants a return of the pre-war entry-permit system for Ukrainian trucks coming to the EU.
Poland is set to raise the issue of truckers’ demands in Brussels at EU Transport Council next week.
Kyiv has also begun the process of preparing to evacuate drivers, who are having to wait several days – often in sub-zero temperatures – to cross the border.
Polish transport firms say there has been a “flood” of Ukrainian carriers since restrictions were loosened in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine announced it would stop requiring permits from Polish firms, but the protesters insist on the reinstatement of old, pre-war rules.