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Written Statements PL

EU transparency in the development, purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines (debate)

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard, destabilising our economy, education and health. Almost immediately began the race against the time of scientists, manufacturers of drugs and vaccines, as well as authorities. The rapid response from the European Commission, funding of vaccine research and negotiations with vaccine manufacturers allowed for an intensive vaccination campaign. There is no doubt that the joint purchase of vaccines is a huge success. Together we are stronger. However, citizens are concerned about the lack of transparency in the purchase and distribution of vaccines. Citizens have the right to greater transparency regarding the spending of public funds, especially in the context of an important topic such as public health. Transparency allows for better public scrutiny, but also increases citizens’ trust in institutions. The lack of information in the public space is causing citizens to lose this trust not only in the Union, but in vaccines in general, and we cannot afford to do that. In addition, we should analyse our mistakes and draw conclusions. Sudden interruptions in the supply of vaccines caused enormous organisational difficulties and made it impossible to keep to the vaccination schedule. The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and new contracts with pharmaceutical companies are constantly being signed. Every effort should be made to ensure that such situations do not occur in the future and this should be considered at the time of conclusion of the contracts.

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May

2026

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Need for an adaptation of the EU legal framework on sustainable biofuels (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Today's debate is really about common sense. I would like to strongly oppose the European Commission's proposals, which, based on a flawed classification methodology, present European agricultural raw materials as unsustainable. In practice, this would mean eliminating soybean oil from the biofuel market, even if soybean is grown primarily as a feed crop in Europe and its oil is a by-product. Such a decision would be a blow to European farmers, Polish farmers and entrepreneurs. The sale of this oil is crucial for the profitability of the processing of oilseeds, which already operates on minimum margins. Excluding soybean oil will reduce its value, weaken the EU processing sector and force us to increase imports of soybean meal from third countries. I therefore call for a thorough revision of the methodology based on reliable regional data and for a legal framework that does not penalise European farmers and entrepreneurs for the mistakes of officials. We need regulations that support sustainable biofuels, but at the same time protect the competitiveness, food security and strategic autonomy of the Union.

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May

2026

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Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The use of AI in EU trade can bring a number of benefits that can contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the EU economy, lowering barriers to entry into international markets, reducing the costs of combating fraud and unfair trading practices, or streamlining export and import procedures. I consider it particularly important to be able to use AI to increase the effectiveness of security, customs controls and market surveillance in the European Union, especially in the context of new trade agreements, including with the Mercosur countries. AI-based technologies can significantly increase the effectiveness of non-compliance detection, thereby increasing the safety of European consumers. Artificial intelligence can be a huge opportunity for European trade if we build a system that is not only innovative, but also safe, effective and sovereign. There's only one problem. If we start this project with regulation, as is customary in the Union, and not with building a system, it will be as usual – the world will run away from us.

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May

2026

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Presentation of the Fertilisers Action Plan (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. This debate today and this plan presented by the European Commission is not only about problems with the availability of fertilisers at affordable prices for our European farmers or about the dramatic situation of our home fertiliser industry. This is a debate about the fact that both European agriculture and European industry lose all competitiveness by completely overregulating the system, by drowning it under the weight of European bureaucracy. Today, it is increasingly difficult to conduct both economic and agricultural activities. We really don't need half-measures anymore. We need to immediately suspend the ETS, because this will give breath to the fertilizer industry, as well as access to fertilizers at decent prices for European farmers. The European Union is the greatest project that has been born here in Europe, but we are losing it to technocrats and bureaucrats. And just to be clear - I do not mean Commissioner Hansen, because I consider him to be one of the few people in the European Commission who wants to make a difference. Euroscepticism, populism and nationalism are really on the rise. And if today we do not stand on the side of European farmers and European industry, then this greatest project called the European Union will simply lose.

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Apr

2026

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How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases? (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The crises of recent years and supply chain disruptions have shown that Europe must be independent on such key issues as food production. It is important to ensure sufficient funding for the sector, a strong common agricultural policy, support farmers' incomes and debureaucratise the entire system in which our farmers work. A responsible approach to animal diseases is very important. It is necessary to guarantee adequate resources for the early detection, prevention and eradication of communicable diseases, as well as the development of vaccines. Of course, new trade agreements pose a major challenge for the livestock sector. It is important to examine the cumulative impact of these agreements, as well as to guarantee strong safeguard clauses. We must also be sure that farmers from third countries respect the same standards, including production, as European farmers. A high degree of dependence on feed from outside the Union is also problematic. The Commission should develop a plan for a more self-sufficient system. We need support for protein crops to decouple our agricultural sector from imports and increase feed safety. Finally, the proposals we are working on here in the EU institutions must be rational and must not jeopardise the sustainability of the agricultural sector and food security. Unfortunately, the current animal transport regulation is an example of the lack of this rational approach. We must analyse with great care the impact of any ongoing legislative work on the agricultural sector.

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Apr

2026

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The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Until we begin to effectively enforce the responsibility of platforms and their owners, and what is posted on them, until then we will not be able to deal with the phenomenon of cyberbullying. It is no longer enough just to effectively prosecute those who use this violence on the Internet. It cannot be the case that the owner gives away an online tool and says: write there what you want, I am not responsible for it, while promoting aggressive content in those of its algorithms that it uses every day. Until owners and platforms begin to be responsible for what is placed on them, for what is happening there, until then we will unfortunately witness many tragedies of children, young people and many others.

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Mar

2026

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Building Europe's clean, independent and secure energy following the 2026 North Sea Summit (debate)

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Mar

2026

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Upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act (debate)

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Feb

2026

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Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain (debate)

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Dec

2025

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Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. European farmers have repeatedly demonstrated their revolt against excessive administrative burdens and complicated procedures in an extremely strong way. I am therefore pleased that their voice has been heard to some extent and that rules simplifying procedures that increase flexibility will enter into force as of next year. Here, Commissioner Hansen is to be thanked for his great sensitivity in this area. Under the simplifications introduced, a farmer will only be able to be subject to one check per year. We are extending the exemptions from GAEC7 so that farms up to 30 hectares are not subject to controls or penalties. The possibility of financing new crisis payments from Pillar 1 will also be removed, protecting the funds earmarked for basic income support for farmers. And all these changes are undoubtedly expected and much needed, but still insufficient. We need a system that is efficient but friendly at the same time. The farmer must not be treated as a potential criminal, he must be a partner. The administration should support it, not overwhelm it with the need to keep a number of records, fertilization, chemical treatments, deadlines for the use of nitrogen and natural fertilizers, which are not adequate to the weather in recent years. Meanwhile, on Thursday, farmers will once again take to the streets in Brussels, who in a gigantic demonstration will oppose, among other things, overly complicated and, above all, unfair procedures. Meanwhile, the farmer's place is on the land, not on the street. We do not allow this form to be their only chance to secure a dignified and stable future.

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Nov

2025

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Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference - Belém (COP30) (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The UN Climate Summit has shown that we need a policy that can combine environmental objectives with economic development and competitiveness. We must remember that the energy transition and emission reductions are driven by specific industrial sectors, jobs and the competitiveness of the European economy. Europe needs a reality-based climate policy that not only blindly sets ever more ambitious reduction targets, let us add ill-considered ones, but above all supports its domestic industry. Without investment in innovation, modernization of production facilities and deregulation of regulations, our companies will not be able to face global competition. Moreover, the outcome of the Summit confirms that many countries outside Europe are not making equally ambitious commitments. This means that European companies may find themselves in a situation of unequal competition. That is why we need effective market protection mechanisms, such as a carbon border tax, so that our companies are not penalised for the high standards we impose on ourselves. Finally, the transition must also be just for heavy industry, energy and transport. These are sectors that employ hundreds of thousands of people across the Union. If we do not provide them with financial and regulatory support, we risk losing jobs, relocating production outside Europe and weakening the European economy.

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Nov

2025

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EU response to the continuous airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure in the EU originating from Russia and Belarus (debate)

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Oct

2025

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General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to pay tribute to the rapporteur, Andrzej Halicki, for his work on the draft budget of the European Union for 2026. This budget responds to Europe's most important challenges. One such challenge is undoubtedly safety. For Poland, as a frontline state, strengthening the EU's eastern border is crucial in this context. Therefore, it is extremely important that we provide support for border services to the monitoring system and protective infrastructure. It is also crucial that the 2026 budget provides unprecedented support for the European defence industry and dual-use items. So we are talking here not only about support for the arms industry, but also about support for small and medium-sized enterprises and local governments. It is a huge achievement that the European Union has changed the paradigm of thinking and recognised that the budget is a key tool to strengthen our defence capabilities and cybersecurity. Thanks and congratulations to Commissioner Serafin for this. Europe must be strong, united and ready to act. And this budget for 2026 prepares us for such a European Union.

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Oct

2025

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Common agricultural policy (joint debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, We have great announcements when it comes to the common agricultural policy, simplification and flexibility. After all, farmers will have less bureaucracy. They will spend more time in the field and less at the desk, filling out various types of documentation and applications. That's great news. We've really been waiting for this for a very long time. Farmers have been waiting for this for a long time. As well as reacting more quickly to emergencies. And we are also speaking in this room today, during this debate on the empowerment of farmers. What does it look like in practice? In practice, it looks like today European farmers, especially Polish farmers, are not able to sell their agricultural products. They are unable to cover the cost of their production. So what is the position of our European farmers we are talking about? Especially when we want to allow a situation in which products from Mercosur countries or Ukraine will come, when competitiveness in one single European market, the agricultural market, will be completely undermined. A situation in which our European farmers will not be able to compete in any way with these products, when those farmers in those countries will not be subject to the production rules to which European farmers are subject, including as regards phytosanitary rules. Food security is one of the pillars of European security, alongside military, energy and economic security. And we either want to seriously support European and Polish farmers, or we want to simulate actions, as Mrs Ursula von der Leyen does.

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Sep

2025

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Implementation and streamlining of EU internal market rules to strengthen the single market (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Yesterday, there was an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. This situation clearly shows, as never before, that the discussion on Europe's security cannot be just an abstract concept, but must take the form of decisive and very concrete actions – actions here and now to strengthen our ability to defend and respond to threats on our own. The European single market can be a powerful tool for this. However, we urgently need to improve its functioning, especially in defence-related areas. Regrettably, regulatory fragmentation, regulatory complexity and inconsistent implementation of internal market rules continue to undermine the Union’s competitiveness and ability to react quickly. I therefore call for simplification of procedures, the creation of a common space for the European defence industry and a better link between the Single Market Strategy and the Security Strategy. We need to ensure swift implementation and a level playing field, including the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises in the European defence supply chain. It is also necessary to guarantee the free movement not only of goods and services, but also of strategic components, dual-use technologies and critical infrastructure. Security cannot be treated as an isolated sector. It must be an integral part of the single market policy. The single market of the European Union is the foundation of our economic community. But today it must also become a pillar of our common resilience and security.

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Sep

2025

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Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. I have this deep conviction and feeling that, for the first time in a very long time here in the European Union, in the European institutions, we have responded in a real way to the challenges and expectations and needs that we hear from individual communities, citizens and professional groups in our Member States. Ladies and Gentlemen, on the occasion of this mid-term review of cohesion policy, we have taken very good decisions here together on the issue of redeployment, the transfer of this money to defence, especially when it comes to dual-use goods. These are very important measures for our companies, which will increase their competitiveness, and the money transferred to defence can be a new lever for the European economy. Ladies and Gentlemen, the second extremely important element, which we would like to highlight as a priority, is the issue of the energy transition, clean and cheap energy, safe, available at prices that will be accepted by entrepreneurs and households at the appropriate level. Ladies and Gentlemen, another issue is the recognition of the issue related to the eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, because they all face huge challenges, threats and uncertainty. I wanted to thank you very much for that. Another issue is water resilience and sustainable water management. Another priority, extremely important, taking into account all the events that we have in the European Union when it comes to floods and droughts. Finally, the issue of flexibility and simplification in cohesion policy. We must implement this law as soon as possible. We still have to vote on this in plenary so that all these very good changes come into force on 1 January 2026.

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Jun

2025

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Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, Ladies and Gentlemen, European Union citizens, businesses and industry are interested in affordable, stable and reliable energy supplies. In recent years, mainly renewable energy sources have been developed. And rightly so. But the focus was actually only on generating energy, and the grid's energy management system was forgotten. The essence of this problem was shown by the blackout in Spain and Portugal, where it was based only on electrification, not taking into account other energy sources. The discontinuation of gas infrastructure financing was a mistake and should be revised. The current grid architecture requires modernisation, integration of transmission, electricity, natural gas and hydrogen systems, including through the use of a coherent management system for all energy sources. This means integrating technologies such as energy storage, demand-side management systems and grid automation. I would also like to stress the importance of cross-border connections, which make it possible to build an integrated energy market in the European Union. There will be no question of huge investment outlays, which are estimated to be even more than a trillion euros by 2040. Therefore, in connection with the ongoing work on the multiannual financial framework, we should develop new financial instruments dedicated to these goals, so that the development of modern electricity networks becomes a strategic priority.

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Jun

2025

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Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. At the outset, I would like to emphasise that cohesion policy has been supporting rural areas in the European Union for many, many, many years. But I am pleased that today we can talk about how cohesion policy can more effectively, more quickly and at a greater level support the resolution of those problems that affect rural areas, such as transport exclusion, the improvement of road, educational, health and cultural infrastructure, support for the development of entrepreneurship, and above all this problem, which we have been facing for many years, in many parts of the European Union in rural areas, namely depopulation. If we want cohesion policy to really solve these problems, we need to make one fundamental decision, namely to trust people, those who live there today, and those who make decisions and know best what social expectations and needs are. It is they downstairs, there in their local governments, in their small homelands who know best what they should spend this money on. Let's give them that opportunity. For the first time in the history of the European Union. Mr President, I am glad that you understand these problems. Let's give them a chance to decide what they want to spend the money on. Which problems they want to solve first. They will repay, they will repay the beautiful projects, they will repay the wonderful tasks that will be accomplished for the European funds that all of us, including the Commissioner, the President, will be able to boast about. Let's trust people. Let's give them a chance to finally decide for themselves how they want to spend the money they work and work for, which goes to the common budget of the European Union.

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May

2025

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High levels of retail food prices and their consequences for European consumers (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Food prices in the Union have been rising since the beginning of 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has destabilised the market, initially by preventing food supplies to many countries, and later by uncontrolled inflows of certain agricultural products into EU countries such as Poland and Romania. In order not to be exposed to strong market shocks and sudden price increases, Europe must be independent in this strategic area of agriculture and must strive to reduce production costs. Unfortunately, European agriculture faces many problems. Since 2005, the number of farms in the Union has decreased by around 37%. European farmers need more support, less administrative burden and high demands, as well as a fairer approach to international trade, in order to compete with producers outside the Union and make their products more affordable. EU legislation should be screened for its impact on agriculture. Otherwise, farmers may not be able to bear the burden imposed on them, which will further deepen our dependence on food.

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May

2025

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EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Ukraine must be independent, sovereign and democratic. Ukraine deserves our respect for how it defends itself, but it also deserves peace as soon as possible. But for a peace in which the conditions she will accept and which will be beneficial to her. And for this peace, for independence, for the sovereignty of Ukraine, we are also responsible. We must show determination by supporting Ukraine militarily and humanely. We need to rapidly rebuild the European arms industry to effectively deter Russia and prove to it that if it wants to continue this war, we will consistently support Ukraine. If the place of Ukraine is the European Union, then only after the normal passage of the entire negotiation process. Finally, I warn against excessive and too rapid liberalisation of trade with Ukraine. In the long term, this will harm both Ukraine and the European Union and will not be understood by, among others, European farmers and entrepreneurs.

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May

2025

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The European Water Resilience Strategy (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The European water resilience strategy is great information, it is very much needed. If we want to restore and protect the disrupted hydrological cycle, provide clean and affordable water for all, promote the circular economy, increase the level of investment, and support agriculture and industry in water management, which build our food and economic security, then mistakes like in the ETS cannot be made. We will achieve these goals only through a system of incentives and rewards for those who pursue these goals. Commissioner, please use incentives, not penalties. The latter absolutely did not work. Let's not push the responsibility on local governments, farmers and companies. That's not the way.

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May

2025

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Ninth report on economic and social cohesion (debate)

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Apr

2025

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Energy-intensive industries (debate)

Madam President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I would like to thank you. Without an energy-intensive industry, we cannot talk about European competitiveness. We can't develop our defenses, we can't become more innovative. However, it is in this sector that the huge challenges of decarbonisation or the current geopolitical situation lie. It is therefore necessary to provide it with maximum support. This could be done, inter alia, by introducing a mechanism to reduce energy prices for the sector. We therefore need to revise the ETS. We also need to bear in mind that some industries, due to their specificities, cannot be fully electrified. In this context, it is necessary to maintain the possibility of using natural gas. I would like to give you an example related to the chemical industry. I am often terrified of the discussions that are taking place in this Parliament. We are talking about maybe buying some products from Russia, maybe from Africa – and if not from Africa, then from South America. However, there is no conversation, or not enough conversation, about buying them in the domestic chemical industry, building its competitiveness and building its strength here.

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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 easy and simple rules to process their production. 3. Production costs should be reduced, including through a revision of the Green Deal. 4. Protect the internal agricultural market from agreements such as Mercosur and over-liberalisation of trade with Ukraine and further such agreements. 5. Simplify and regulate the rules in the area of agricultural activity, because farmers should work in the field, not sit behind a desk and fill in piles of documents. And from me, Commissioner: I believe that this vision you have presented lacks a possible enlargement of the European Union to other countries and the impact of this enlargement on the agricultural, European and Polish markets. Without this element, this vision, in my opinion, will be incomplete.

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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 allow us to diversify energy sources and increase our energy independence. At the same time, we need to revise the Green Deal, the ETS and move away from ETS2. Otherwise, energy costs will completely deprive Polish and European industry of its competitiveness. To meet these challenges, Poland is taking a number of actions, such as the construction of an LNG terminal in Gdańsk, which will enable the collection of natural gas from various directions of the world and significantly strengthen the energy security of Poland and the region of Central and Eastern Europe.