What Marek Paweł spoke about.

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Apr

2024

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Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, thank you very much. Friends and colleagues! I believe that the Net-Zero Industry Act is a key step towards delivering on our commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. By moving to net zero, we have the ability to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain. This means diversifying energy sources and investing in domestic production capacity. The r…

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Apr

2024

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Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. We now have a serious problem for our ecosystem, for human health and for the economy, as there are more than two million tons of microplastics in the oceans and seas. With a simultaneous annual production of more than 430 million tonnes of plastics, two-thirds of which are quickly discarded products, these pollutants will increase. Microplastic…

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Mar

2024

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Healthy lifestyle and active ageing in the EU (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. I welcome and support the position of the European Commission and Commissioner Ferreira. I would also like to add that older people after reaching retirement age should be encouraged and not discouraged from continuing their professional and social activities. Seniors must have an unconditional right to receive their pension and continue their professional activity. Pen…

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Mar

2024

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EU climate risk assessment, taking urgent action to improve security and resilience in Europe (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Dear Colleagues, A report by the European Environment Agency shows the alarming risks of climate change. And it is not only about rising temperatures, but also about threats to the environment, food security, health, access to water, the energy system, infrastructure, threats to our economy, supply chains and jobs. We must do everything we can to prevent these catastrop…

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Jan

2024

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Recent ecological catastrophe involving plastic pellet losses and its impact on micro plastic pollution in the maritime and coastal habitats (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Friends and colleagues! Every year, about 160,000 tonnes of plastic pellets and 12 million tonnes of various types of contaminated plastic enter our seas and oceans, polluting our ecosystems. We do not know from today that plastic pollution of the seas and oceans negatively affects the organisms of fish and people who may be exposed t…

12

Dec

2023

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Environmental consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the need for accountability (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. We have all seen pictures of Russian atrocities in Ukraine: Bucza, Irpień, Kachowka. Putin's regime does not value people or the environment. They are trying to replace the rule of law with the law of force. The biggest danger is that other countries are watching closely where the boundary of impunity is. Ukrainians today pay the pric…

11

Dec

2023

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Small modular reactors (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Let us give small modular reactors a chance, because we want Europe to be energy self-sufficient, industrially developed, efficient, all with the lowest possible impact on the climate. Let's give small modular reactors a chance and lead the process of systematization and setting the highest safety and security standards. Because we want the best…

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Oct

2023

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Urban wastewater treatment (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. The 1991 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive should have been amended a long time ago. With this review, we aim for a high level of environmental and health standards while maintaining the accessibility and affordability of the Directive. First of all, we want our waters to be clean and sewage to be better treated, and now with the 4th level of treatment, harmf…

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May

2023

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Ukrainian cereals on the European market (debate)

Madam President, Mr MEP, I would like to thank you very much. We have a very serious crisis in the cereals market in many European countries. I have a question for you, because today we are all very excited about it: were there interventions, are you aware that there have been interventions by Members of the European Parliament with the Commissioner on a possible cereals crisis? Do you know that t…

8

May

2023

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Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (debate)

(the beginning of the speech outside the microphone)... and Polish mines are already using these technologies to a large extent. In some mines, more than 30% of methane is captured from coal deposits and converted into energy, heat, which is needed in industry. Of course, there is the problem of methane emissions from the air, methane, which are ventilated mines. Here, too, we have technologies (t…

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May

2023

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Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Methane-reducing legislation is an extremely important topic. As Europeans, we must fight climate change in a comprehensive way. This means taking into account not only CO2, but also other emissions that affect our planet. I would like to thank the rapporteurs for preparing such a comprehensive directive and taking into account various na…

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Apr

2023

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Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we are discussing the key elements of the Fit for 55 package, which sets out European climate law. At the outset, I would like to thank the rapporteurs for their very hard work and, in my view, the success they have achieved. Climate change is happening. No one can question that. We all pay for them with our health and jeopardize the f…

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Jan

2023

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Shipments of waste (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. I am glad that you mentioned that you are in favour of a circular economy. I am glad that you said you were in favour of reducing CO2 emissions. I would also like you to address the issue of restricting exports of scrap metal from Europe. It's decarbonized metal. We export 20 million tons of scrap every year. In the production of stee…

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Nov

2022

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A truly interconnected Energy Single Market to keep bills down and companies competitive (topical debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The response to the current energy crisis must be comprehensive and show how united the whole of Europe is in the face of the Russian attack through the use of energy resources. In this war, we have three equally important battles that, as Europe, we must win. Above all, we must ensure that the European Union meets its energy needs for this and …

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Oct

2022

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Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Since 22 February, we have witnessed daily attacks and crimes against the Ukrainian population, e.g. in Bucha, and against civilian infrastructure. More than 30% of the power plants in Ukraine have already been destroyed. This was done by the Russian army at the express order of President Putin of Russia. Such attacks in international law are ca…

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Sep

2022

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EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. We are a victim of Russia's energy attack because we have become dependent on the country's energy resources. I therefore expect swift action by the Commission to impose additional sanctions on Russia in response to hostile actions on the energy market. I also expect faster action by the Commission to introduce joint purchasing of energy raw mat…

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Jun

2022

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Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. I would like to start by thanking everyone for their hard work and cooperation on these important pieces of legislation. We are responsible for handing over a safe and habitable planet to our children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, climate change caused by us can destroy it. Protecting the Earth requires effort and action today. Eu…

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May

2022

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The REPowerEU Plan: European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Thank you for the RepowerEU plan. We all see that Russia is waging a war not only on the territory of Ukraine, but also a hybrid, energy war with the countries of the European Union. Russia, knowing that it cannot win against the whole Union, is attacking individual countries, such as Poland, Bulgaria, Finland, in order to break up the co…

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May

2022

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The fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. The High House! The Russians, on behalf of Russia, carry out horrific crimes in Ukraine, murdering people, destroying the cultural heritage of a 1000-year-old country. Today we must do everything to ensure that Russia pays for these crimes. And when this conflict ends, we must remember that the sanctions imposed on Russia can only be lifted when Russia pays for a…

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Apr

2022

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Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, thank you very much. Europe's green transition cannot stop. Therefore, the ETS is an essential element in supporting the green transition of the economy. The IAS, as a tool of interest, must at the same time support change and stabilise the market so that our citizens are not exposed to unpredictable price fluctuations. T…

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Feb

2022

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A European strategy for offshore renewable energy (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their work on this important report. I am pleased that it takes into account the expectations of achieving our ambitious climate targets by supporting the construction of more and different types of offshore wind farms. I expect the Commission to provide significant assistance in implementing thes…