What Michał spoke about.

8 Oct

2026

PL Question

EU strategies for islands, coastal communities and outermost regions (debate)

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Dear Colleague, first of all, I very much appreciate your words regarding the need to strengthen the infrastructure of coastal communities and islands. The example of Finland is also an example of building resilience for us. I would also like to talk about the issue of links with military mobility, about issues related to the protection of critical infrastructure. It's ports, it's roads, it's ener…

7 Oct

2026

PL Question

An ambitious multiannual financial framework 2028-2034 for a strong and resilient Europe (debate)

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6 Oct

2026

PL Speech

The 2026 undemocratic elections to the Russian State Duma and its implications on civil society (debate)

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Madam President, thank you very much. The Russian election was a farce. Carrying them out in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is a crime under international law. This is the time for the brave decisions of the whole Union. Strengthen support to Ukraine. Increased pressure on Russia. Full use of Russia's frozen assets. There must be a decision here, and there is no room for half-meas…

6 Oct

2026

PL Question

Recommendation on EU-China political relations (debate)

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I would like to draw attention to the inequality of bilateral trade between the Member States and the European Union. And if you will allow me, I will present the data concerning my country, i.e. Poland. Imports surpass exports in a record ratio of seventeen to one. But I would like to draw attention to one more point. This is a matter of security and the protection of critical infrastructure, ove…

16 Sep

2026

PL Speech

Urgent need for EU support to Ukraine against Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. If we do not support Ukraine today, we will unfortunately have to fight tomorrow. And this is a very important piece of information that we have to deal with. And we must have this common awareness. What Europe expects of us, but also what Ukraine expects of us, is first and foremost unity and consistency. And we have to show that consistency. Y…

16 Sep

2026

PL Speech

State of the Union (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. Madam President of the European Commission! Today's information is information that I can name directly. This is a milestone towards building the defence readiness of the entire European Union. Madam President, first of all, very important information: a new security strategy. Yes, this reality we have in Europe requires a new approach – stronger, stronger, because the …

15 Sep

2026

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Hybrid attacks against the EU Member States (joint debate)

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7 Jul

2026

PL Speech

2025 Commission report on Moldova (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Moldova is a unique candidate country. And I would also like to thank you very much, Commissioner, for putting Moldova at the forefront, the country which, according to this report, has also made the most progress in preparing for membership. And we want to say it very clearly. But it is also a country that inspires and motivates with res…

7 Jul

2026

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2025 Commission report on Ukraine (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. We are adopting a very important report on EU-Ukraine relations. We evaluate the candidate. The process of accession negotiations with Ukraine has formally started. It was unlocked after a long time. This decision was a united one, and here it also has our full support. But the Union is not only the single market, not only Schengen, not only the budget, it is above all …

7 Jul

2026

PL Speech

Presentation of the Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI (debate)

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Dear Mr President, AI, artificial intelligence, is on the one hand a tool to strengthen cybersecurity, but it is also a source of new challenges. What is important is first and foremost cooperation, exchange of information, common response mechanisms and coordination of actions. Mr Zīle, we can say together today: Our task has been accomplished. We have the European Parliament's position on an imp…

17 Jun

2026

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Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich

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Madam President, I'm sorry. When we talk about political prisoners in Belarus, we often use numbers. Just now I was on the website of Centrum Wiiasna: 845 people are imprisoned and are treated as political prisoners. One of them, Andrzej Poczobut, was with us today. He witnessed the brutal manner in which the Lukashenka regime also persecutes journalists and activists of the Union of Poles in Bela…

17 Jun

2026

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Protecting EU citizens’ data from hybrid threats: the Lithuanian case (topical debate)

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16 Jun

2026

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Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland (debate)

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15 Jun

2026

PL Speech

EU-US trade deal (joint debate)

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15 Jun

2026

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Time for European economic independence (debate)

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19 May

2026

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

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Mr President, thank you very much. Europe must believe in its capabilities. Artificial intelligence has an impact on trade, on competitiveness, on economic resilience. AI is also changing the defence sector. The European Union needs a comprehensive strategy on AI – in the economy, industry, administration and services. Already today, 42% of commercial companies use AI, 29% plan to implement so-cal…

19 May

2026

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EU cybersecurity and preparedness in view of advanced AI systems (debate)

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Dear President, Commissioner, I'm sorry. Modern military mobility can't just be fast. It must be safe, resilient and ready to operate in hazardous conditions. It's not just a matter of roads, bridges, railways. The aim is primarily to ensure the security of digital systems, communications, critical infrastructure that will be resilient to cyber-attacks. In this context, the promotion of Polish Gen…

28 Apr

2026

PL Speech

Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. (beginning of speech outside the microphone) ...becomes a key security link. The new budget after 2028 is a unique opportunity. We focused on military mobility. Why is that? This is because it is a security issue. Military mobility will increase tenfold. We have €18 billion secured for military mobility under the new Connecting Europe Facility. But on the map of …

27 Apr

2026

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Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024 (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Mr. Director-General, thank you very much. It was 2024. One of the first decisions of Donald Tusk's government was to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office. Because governments of honest people, unlike kleptocrats, are not afraid of independent bodies looking at their hands. Lack of control makes me laugh. For the PiS governmen…

26 Mar

2026

EN Speech

EU-US trade deal (joint debate)

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Mr President, transatlantic relations continue to thrive. Our ambition is to expand economic cooperation. Every day, USD 4.5 billion worth of goods and services are traded between the EU and the US. It is the basis for extensive cross-border investment and supports millions of jobs. 2025 was a turbulent year for transatlantic relations and economy. Despite this, we achieved a record trade turnover…

25 Mar

2026

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 March 2026 (debate)

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Dear Mr President, First of all, we cannot remain silent in a situation where a Member State, Hungary, and in fact the Orbán government, is blocking aid to warring Ukraine. This 90 billion is very much needed and a way must be found for Ukraine to receive the funds that will be needed for its defence and functioning. Yesterday drones fell in Lviv, destroying monuments listed on the UNESC…

11 Mar

2026

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EUCO and situation in the Middle East (joint debate)

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10 Mar

2026

PL Speech

Tackling barriers to the single market for defence - Flagship European defence projects of common interest

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Madam President, I'm sorry. It's a year of acceleration. We have a plan to build defensive readiness. We have joint flagship projects. We have funding from SAFE to quickly fill gaps where our defence capabilities are insufficient. Poland has set an example and nothing will stop it, because there is no room for smuggling, because there is no room for bullshit and there is no room for false alternat…

10 Mar

2026

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Recommendation on enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the current geopolitical context, including the threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Cooperation between the European Union and Canada is a strategic investment in security. The signing of the Security and Defence Partnership during the Polish Presidency was a first important step to strengthen it. But the next step I want to talk about is the agreement on Canada's participation in the SAFE instrument, it is also an oppor…

10 Mar

2026

PL Speech

Single Market: how to move from an incomplete single market to one market for one Europe (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. The single market is one of the greatest achievements of European integration, but the truth is that this achievement is still incomplete. What is the most important thing for Poland today and what is the most important thing for Europe? Today, the single market must be a safety shield. It is about a real strengthening of defence and deterrence capabilities, but there i…