Development tendencies of Polish agricultural law in relation with Polish association with the European Union

Polish accession to the European Union along with ten other states on 1 May 2004 caused significant changes in the field of law in all its aspects. The process of harmonization of Polish law with European law was complicated, although quick. Proper execution of European law standards was given special significance. We are observing Europeization of the legal language. Court statements, above all of the European Tribunal of Justice, are to prevent collisions of the individual standards. The growth of significance of proper interpretation of law is very important. Poland’s membership period in the European Union showed that most concerns accompanying change had not came true. Regulations regarding the agricultural system are acquiring shape. Proper promotion of Polish food and agricultural products face many new challenges. The need to introduce innovative technologies not only to food production processes, but also to agricultural production becomes a challenge. Along with expiration of the so-called transitional periods the “protective” period for Polish agriculture and agricultural-food processing industry will come to an end. Polish farmers will have to meet all the European requirements.7304