Expectations and benefits

of the European Union membership

 from the perspective of Polish

agriculture

Andrzej Kowalski

Abstract. Present article reveals expectations and benefits of the European Union membership from the perspective of Polish agriculture. Regarding to the benefits, mainly financial were emphasised. During the 2004 – 2006 period after Poland’s accession to the European Union, Poland received about EUR 20 billion for the implementation of various Community policies. Analyses of potential benefits and losses related to integration process emphasised that the Common Agricultural Policy ensures long-term, sustainable conditions for producers. According to many views, recently after five years of membership more than 70% farmers accept EU membership. .

Keywords: financial benefits, Common Agricultural Policy, European Union membership, Polish food economy.

References:

1. Economic Accounts for Agriculture (EAA)
2. Central Statistical Office data
3. SAPARD Pre-Accession Programme
4. Rural Development Programme 2007-2013
5. SOP Restructuring and Modernisation of Food Sector and Rural Development 2004-2006

Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Kowalski

Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – 

National Research Institute

Warsaw, Poland