What Krzysztof spoke about.

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Mar

2025

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A Vision for Agriculture and Food (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, In the debate on the vision for the future of agriculture, the voice of farmers should resound. Last night I asked one of them what the future of agriculture should be like, and he mentioned it to me in 5 points. 1. Shortening supply chains and strengthening the position of the manufacturer. 2. Farmers must have …

12

Mar

2025

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Accelerating the phase-out of Russian gas and other Russian energy commodities in the EU (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The current geopolitical situation in the world makes the issue of energy security one of the key aspects. In this context, accelerating the transition away from Russian gas and other Russian energy resources becomes even more urgent. It is necessary to increase investment in renewable sources, but also in nuclear energy, which will a…

11

Mar

2025

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Clean Industrial Deal (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, I must admit that in recent months I have listened more and more to the voice of European industry, especially the energy-intensive industry, which has presented a number of problems that it has to face in dealing with the enormity of environmental regulations and requirements. The fight for the environment is important…

11

Mar

2025

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White paper on the future of European defence (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The European Defence Union must become a reality. The European Defence Union as an economic alliance must be a new flywheel for the European and Polish economy. But for this to happen, all means must be involved, both European, national and private. We talked a lot about the private ones here today. But, Commissioner, i…

16

Dec

2024

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Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE (debate)

Madam President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I would like to thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, Firstly, we should warmly thank the European Commission for its response and the possibility of using European funds for the reconstruction of areas damaged by natural disasters. Thank you for supporting the citizens of the European Union, including in Poland, through these measures. Secondly, …

27

Nov

2024

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Rise of energy prices and fighting energy poverty (debate)

Madam President, thank you very much. In today's many debates, the word "competitiveness" has been used very often. Meanwhile, energy costs are one of the factors that kill this competitiveness of companies in the European Union. How are European companies supposed to be competitive when they pay four times more for energy than their counterparts outside the European Union? They are no longer figh…

27

Nov

2024

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Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea (debate)

Madam President, thank you very much. Data cable networks, power grids and pipelines are critical submarine infrastructures on which the stability of our economies and our security depend. Unfortunately, in the current geopolitical situation, there are more and more acts of sabotage or hybrid acts on this type of infrastructure, which also did not bypass the Baltic Sea. They are aimed at destabili…

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Nov

2024

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Question Time with Commissioners - Challenges in the implementation of cohesion policy 2021-2027

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Nov

2024

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Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia (debate)

23

Oct

2024

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Need to strengthen rail travel and the railway sector in Europe (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I would like to thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, I must admit that I am astonished by the hypocrisy of the Law and Justice representatives who use the lectern in the European Parliament to spread untruth. We heard here today about the Polish railway company PKP Cargo, whose financial situation, among other things, threatens its further functioni…

23

Oct

2024

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The important role of cities and regions in the EU – for a green, social and prosperous local development (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I would like to thank you. Regions and cities play a huge role in the green transition. They also work constantly for their own development and to ensure the well-being of their inhabitants. There is no doubt about it and we have so far many good examples coming from our regions and cities. Unfortunately, we must tell ourselves frankly today tha…

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Sep

2024

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Droughts and extreme weather events as a threat to local communities and EU agriculture in times of climate change (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, As we speak in this room, at the same time, millions of Europeans are fighting for their livelihoods, fighting for their businesses, fighting for their crops or their livestock, confronting a ruthless and cruel element. In Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania, this is a horrific flood of a magnitude we have not seen in y…

18

Sep

2024

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The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Before our eyes there is a drama of thousands of people in southern Poland, in the Czech Republic, in Austria, in Romania. Thousands of people who lose their entire lives in a matter of hours, and sometimes their lives. These people today need true support and true solidarity, not just empty words. Today, during this debate, the Solidarity Fund has been named man…

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Oct

2023

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Decent Housing for All (topical debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, thank you very much. Although housing is not an EU policy and is in principle a competence of the Member States, this topic is being debated today in the European Parliament. So you might ask: why? Well, because it is undoubtedly one of the priority issues for our citizens. Therefore, I believe that we in the European Union should also reflect on this topi…

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Sep

2023

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Ukrainian grain exports after Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Firstly, I would like to thank you for the presence of Polish parliamentarians and Polish farmers who are here with us today. Secondly, listening to this debate, I regret to say that we are missing the essence of the problem here. Imagine, my colleagues and officials of the European Commission, that for the next 12 months you would work and not receive any remune…

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Sep

2023

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Consumer credits (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. In the last fifteen years, since the adoption of the current Consumer Credit Directive, this market has undergone a real revolution. Consumer habits have changed, digital transformation is progressing, e-commerce is developing or automated creditworthiness assessment is increasingly used. It was therefore necessary to adapt to the new rea…

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Jul

2023

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COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, While events such as the COVID-19 pandemic can never be fully predicted, many valuable lessons can and should be learned for the future. And not only in the field of health, but also in the wider field of preparedness, resilience, cooperation, management in science, economy and social life. Firstly, we already kn…

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Jun

2023

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Make Europe the place to invest (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian aggression in Ukraine, rising energy prices and general inflation – Europe seems to be in a state of permanent crisis management lately. It is difficult to run a business in such a situation and have a predictable future. I therefore believe that, even in the debate on how to make Euro…

13

Jun

2023

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Quality traineeships in the EU (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Quality traineeships are extremely important to bridge the gap between education and practical experience. These programs allow trainees to gain hands-on experience that cannot be learned at school or college. From problem-solving to teamwork and adaptability, internships equip you with invaluable competencies that are …

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Jun

2023

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Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Food production is a strategic sector in the Union and should be treated as such. At a time when European agriculture is facing such serious problems as high fertilizer prices or falling prices for agricultural products, it is unacceptable to introduce solutions that could put it at even greater risk. New EU agricultura…

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Jun

2023

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Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Artificial intelligence carries extraordinary potential, but it can also be a source of very serious threats if left to its own devices. Therefore, the creation of a clear and stable legal framework that defines the gradation of AI risks and introduces very specific obligations, depending on the degree of AI risks, is highly needed. I am extreme…

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May

2023

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Ukrainian cereals on the European market (debate)

Thank you very much, Honourable Member. Of course there were such interventions. Of course, already in the middle of last year – in the middle of last year! – Poland has been warned about this drama, which will be caused by the decisions that have been taken. Interventions? Here is Mr Jarosław Kalinowski, who was the author of the intervention on Ukrainian grain, which I also personally signed wit…

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May

2023

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Ukrainian cereals on the European market (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. I have an invitation from farmers in Lublin to attend a substantive meeting, including from farmers who are gathered around the ‘Oszukana Wieś’ Association. They would like to give you their perspective. They would like to ask, among other things, where you were in the second half of 2022, when the cry of despair of Polish farmers, who found…

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Apr

2023

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Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, A few weeks ago, the European Commission adopted a Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to support measures in sectors that are crucial for the transition to a zero-emission economy. The amendments to the General Block Exemption Regulation were also approved together with them. These changes aim to make it easier f…

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Mar

2023

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More Europe, more jobs: we are building the competitive economy of tomorrow for the benefit of all (topical debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Although we often argue in this room, it seems that the topic of today's debate should unite us all. There is no doubt that by building a more competitive economy, we are not only creating more jobs for our citizens, but also laying the foundations for a better future for future generations. This is an overarchin…