Contradiction of the agreement between Estonia and WTO in the view of accession to the European Union
2001
Silberg, U. (Tartu University, Tartu (Estonia))
Estonia's agricultural policy is greatly dependant on obligations it has assumed before the World Trade Organization and the European Union. The WTO agreement is binding on Estonia, and henceforth the opportunites for changing the obligations are practically lacking. Estonia agreed with WTO on lower customs tariffs than those in force between WTO and EU resulting in the fact that upon accession to EU, Estonia has to raise its customs tariffs and start paying "fines" to third countries, as EU's domestic market presupposes common protection from third countries. Neither must Estonia hereinafter subsidize its export of agricultural products. The support measures connected with production are defined in Estonia by the de minimis cause or five percent of the gross value agricultural production. This brings forth a contradiction with the harmony between WTO restrictions and EU requirements and will create juridical and political discussions to come
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