European Union Set to Impose Taxes on Russian Fertilizers Beginning in July

May 22, 2025

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Brussels – On Thursday, the European Parliament saw a significant majority from across the political spectrum—411 votes in favor, 100 against, and 78 abstentions—supporting a tax on imports of Russian fertilizers, despite opposition from far-right factions.

The Russian government denounced the decision, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Europeans are “shooting themselves in the foot” and will face higher fertilizer prices as a result.

Beginning in July, the European Union plans to implement customs surcharges that will gradually rise until 2028, aiming to curtail the importation of nitrogen fertilizers from Russia and its ally Belarus.

Inese Vaidere, a Latvian MEP from the EPP party and the rapporteur for this initiative, emphasized that after more than three years since the invasion of Ukraine, it is essential to stop “feeding the war machine” of Vladimir Putin and reduce European farmers’ reliance on Russian fertilizers. This measure still requires final approval from the member states.

In 2024, the EU imported 6.2 million tons of fertilizers from Russia. (May 22, 2025)

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10 responses to “European Union Set to Impose Taxes on Russian Fertilizers Beginning in July”

elder pogue

May 22, 2025

Isn’t it charming how the EU thinks it can just tax its way to agrarian independence? 🤷‍♂️ I suppose if farmers can’t grow crops, they’ll just have to start a trendy organic garden—right after they take out a loan for those skyrocketing fertilizer prices! 🌱💸

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Yellow Menace

May 23, 2025

Oh, splendid idea! Let’s just add another tax to the mix—because nothing says “let’s support our farmers” quite like making their fertilizer more expensive. 🇪🇺💸 Who needs crops when you can have bureaucratic brilliance instead? 🤦‍♂️

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Shivers

May 23, 2025

Oh, brilliant move, really! Let’s tax our way to organic farming while we watch our crops cry for a bit of nitrogen—who knew Brussels was a fan of a good old-fashioned self-inflicted wound? 😂🌱

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Muzish

May 23, 2025

Looks like the EU’s found a new way to show Russia who’s boss—by taxing their fertilizers! 🌱 Because nothing says “we mean business” like higher prices for our own farmers, eh? 😂

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Station WMD

May 23, 2025

Oh brilliant, nothing says “let’s support our farmers” like hiking up fertilizer prices, right? 😏 Can’t wait to see how our crops flourish with those lovely tax surcharges—talk about a bumper harvest of irony! 🌾💶

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180

May 23, 2025

Isn’t it just delightful to see Brussels play economic chess while the farmers below scramble to plant their crops with a sprinkle of Russian fertilizer? Who knew that “saving the world” would come at the cost of our salad greens? 🥗💸

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cupid dust

May 23, 2025

So, the EU’s latest brainwave is to tax Russian fertilizers—because nothing says “we’re not dependent” quite like paying extra for our veggies! 🍅💸 Can’t wait to see how those Brussels sprouts handle the inflation! 😂

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Athens Fire

May 23, 2025

Oh, marvellous decision, really! Because nothing screams “sustainable agriculture” like hiking fertilizer prices and watching farmers scramble for alternatives—just what we need to boost the economy, right? 😏💸

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Jade Fox

May 23, 2025

Looks like the EU is finally taking a stand against Russian fertilizers – because who needs cheap crops when you can pay a premium for the privilege of saving the world? 🌍💸 Just hope our farmers have a stash of organic seeds hidden away! 😂

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Predator

May 23, 2025

Looks like the EU is about to give farmers a crash course in “How to Grow Without Fertilizer” 🙃. Who knew stopping a war could be so… *fertile* in unintended consequences? 🍅💸

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