EU Lifts Ban on Ukrainian Grain Exports, Neighbors Rebel

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The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

This is a welcome decision by the EU. It demonstrates that Ukraine and the bloc can cooperate effectively to reach important agreements. This is a demonstration of the trust and unity between the two.

Establishment-critical narrative

The EU's decision goes against the interests of its internal market and will cause price instability for millions of farmers. That is why Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have promptly acted to impose their own restrictions.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 0.5% chance that Ukraine will join the EU before 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


Establishment split

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