The nation's constitutional court invalidated tariff legislation on Friday, ruling it contradicted regional commerce agreements and European Union commitments. Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 agricultural workers and food manufacturers gathered outside the judicial building in demonstration.

The contested legislation had established duties on roughly 1,000 imported goods and received parliamentary approval in June, despite significant opposition from the European Union and neighboring nations.

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Recent months have seen regional commerce in the Western Balkans marked by tensions, including product blockades driven by protectionist policies and political considerations.

European officials emphasize that participating countries must honor their obligations and move beyond historical conflicts to advance their European integration goals.

The Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), established nearly thirty years ago, was designed to promote unrestricted commerce among Southeastern European nations and facilitate their preparation for EU membership.

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Recent policy changes have eliminated previous barriers to meat product imports, opening new opportunities for regional trade.

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