Romania is seeking to restore its right to export live sheep and goats after the European Union extended restrictions on shipments until the end of 2026, threatening an activity that generates more than EUR 200 million annually for the economy. Romania, the EU’s second-largest sheep producer after Spain, had a flock of 10.75 million animals in 2025. However, outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants and sheep pox prompted Brussels to prohibit the movement of sheep and goats from Romania to other EU member states until December 31, 2026, extending a previous ban that had been due to expire on July 31.