What Michał spoke about.

6

Oct

2025

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Intergenerational fairness in Europe on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The International Day of Older Persons is a great opportunity to debate the situation of older people in the European Parliament. And I would very much like this debate on the condition of European seniors, but also on intergenerational relations, to be included in the annual calendar of the European Parliament's work. Every year we should discuss …

11

Sep

2025

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Solidarity with Poland following the deliberate violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. The High House! Russia is not only testing our readiness. First of all, Russia is testing our unity. And yesterday we also witnessed allied unity, for which I thank you very much in this House, in the European Parliament. I want to say it very clearly, because it has to resound again: the threat to peace comes from the East – it does not come from the West, it does not …

10

Sep

2025

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Implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The trade agreement with the US is difficult, it is not ideal, but under the current conditions it is the best possible. But today shows that the foundation of transatlantic relations is security. Polish airspace was violated 19 times and it was not accidental. It is the responsibility of a terrorist country such as Putin's Russia. Th…

10

Sep

2025

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State of the Union (debate)

Dear President, First of all, I thank the President of the European Commission very much for her solidarity with Poland. I know there are a lot of things today... (The Chair interrupted the speaker) Dear President, Madam President of the Commission! As a Polish national team, we would like to thank you very much for your support today with us, when the Polish airspace was violated by Russian drone…

9

Sep

2025

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Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. First of all, the upcoming elections in Moldova will be the most important in the history of this country. In fact, they will determine the pro-European direction that the European Union and our Member States support. But it is also about Europe's security. It is a country neighbouring the war-torn Ukraine. The Kremlin is intensifying dis…

9

Sep

2025

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Ukraine (joint debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Good morning, Poland! Good morning Europe! Today is the day of good news. The Safe Fund has been disbursed. My country, Poland, will be the largest beneficiary of funds for armaments. This is an initiative from the time of the Polish Presidency. With Donald Tusk, I can say: We do, we don't talk. We have two key tasks ahead of us. It's preparedness and deterrence. This i…

9

Jul

2025

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EU-US trade negotiations (debate)

Mr President, EU-US relations must stay strong and close despite the serious challenges we face. Mr Commissioner, as a standing rapporteur on the US, I know it's not an easy job, and it's also about managing unpredictability. The NATO summit in The Hague showed our unity and commitment to collective defence. That was the first step. Now it's time to move forward and fix the trade negotiations. Thi…

8

Jul

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Georgia (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. It has been more than 200 days since citizens of Georgia protest every day against the stolen elections, but in fact the stolen future, the European future. It all starts with election fraud – it is always the first step. Since last year's parliamentary elections, Georgia has been moving towards Russia, towards China, towards an autocratic club. Striving for Europe is n…

8

Jul

2025

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Presentation of the programme of activities of the Danish Presidency (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The High House! First of all, we are very pleased that, following the groundbreaking Polish Presidency focused on security issues, Denmark is also taking over the Presidency with a strong resolution: Safety must be at the centre of our attention. Denmark receives this Presidency with the SAFE instrument, which provides €150 billion to arm Eu…

8

Jul

2025

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Preparation for the 2025 EU–China Summit - Tackling China's critical raw materials export restrictions

High Chamber, we live in a time when the full-scale war in Ukraine remains a challenge. Transatlantic relations also remain a challenge and in this context, the Commission and the summit participants will discuss with China. I want to make it very clear that this approach of the European Union towards China should be assertive, because there are several aspects that I want to draw attention to. Fi…

19

Jun

2025

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Institutional and political implications of the EU enlargement process and global challenges (debate)

Mr President, Madam Commissioner, Poland is a strong advocate of the EU enlargement policy. The cost of enlargement is lower than the cost of non enlargement and it's in the EU geopolitical interest. Let me concentrate on two crucial challenges: the Western Balkans and Ukraine. The Western Balkans governments must keep up reform momentum to move forward on the European path. We support further str…

18

Jun

2025

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

Dear President, Dear Commissioner, This discussion is very important because we need to focus on modernising our electricity grids. This is very important for our economy and very important for our security. Only a modern infrastructure can ensure the stability of the system, its resilience and effective cross-border connections. This year's power failure in Spain, caused by overload and outdated …

18

Jun

2025

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Upcoming NATO summit on 24-26 June 2025 (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. We have turned words into deeds. The Polish Presidency has set the tone and direction. By building European defence, we are strengthening NATO's European pillar. By spending nearly 5% of GDP on defence, Poland is setting an example. We are going to the NATO summit with a raised head and a clear goal: reaffirm the cohesion of the alliance, allied commitments, transatlant…

17

Jun

2025

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Situation in the Middle East (joint debate)

Mr President, Madam Vice-President, the escalating situation between Israel and Iran is a serious threat that demands quick action. We must pursue a clear and firm path towards a negotiated resolution to this conflict. The EU and its Member States must stand united in their message: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, and Israel has a right to protect the citizens. The EU has a cr…

16

Jun

2025

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The human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. The Ukrainian armed forces are fighting for Ukraine's future in Europe, but the Ukrainian armed forces are also fighting for Ukraine's presence in Western alliances that will guarantee sustainable peace and development in the future. This path to NATO is in line with the Washington Summit declarations and should remain irreversible. The Commission, as well as the Polish…

16

Jun

2025

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State of play and follow-up two years after the PEGA recommendations and the illegal use of spyware (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. The High House! We are talking about the absolutely most important issue, the question is whether Member States have the right to spy on their citizens without justification? Do Member States, including governments, have the right to use spyware for political purposes? The answer from this House is unequivocal and must be so. They have no right. Therefore, it is …

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May

2025

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The EU's response to the Israeli government's plan to seize the Gaza Strip, ensuring effective humanitarian support and the liberation of hostages (debate)

Madam President, the EU must stop limiting itself to calls for a ceasefire. What matters is what comes after. And let me be clear: any future of Gaza that includes Hamas is a future of endless war. Leaving Hamas in place would mean accepting another 7 October. The EU cannot just watch while the US sets the agenda. We have diplomatic weight, financial leverage and strategic interest. We should lead…

7

May

2025

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Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia

Madam President, I'm sorry. Dear Commissioner, First of all, I would like to thank you, as coordinator for children's rights, for the work you do for Ukrainian children. And it is very good that during this evening we are discussing the issue of deportation, we are talking about the fact that Ukrainian children are being kidnapped – because we, ladies and gentlemen, are dealing with a crime agains…

7

May

2025

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

Dear President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Commissioner! Mr. Secretary of State! You have to say it straight: Ukraine is the defender of Europe and Ukraine will have the support of the European Union, because you never abandon your allies. I want to be very clear about how the Polish Presidency influences support for Ukraine. This support is also based on the fact that we are consistently weakening Put…

6

May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Six months ago, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was in Belgrade. He spoke clearly about the European perspective as an offer for Serbian society. The visit resulted in the absence of President Vučić at the BRICS summit in Kazan. We have a Putin parade ahead of us and another decision that needs to be made – a decision on where and with …

6

May

2025

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Protecting Greenland's right to decide its own future and maintain the rule-based world order (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Madam Vice-President, I'm sorry. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, a member state, NATO and the European Union. Denmark is also our reliable partner and ally, which is why we should ensure this cooperation and support the integrity protected by international law. Greenland's coalition government remains united against undue external pressure. It is the Greenl…

6

May

2025

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A unified EU response to unjustified US trade measures and global trade opportunities for the EU (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, Minister, colleagues, nowadays the world is getting increasingly less predictable. In my country, Poland, people are asking what happens next? Should we be afraid of Russian aggression? Are Europe's relations with the US on a crisis course? Will Europe be able to quickly boost its defence capabilities? The future of transatlantic relations depends on our current actions…

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May

2025

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Preparation of the EU-UK summit (debate)

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Apr

2025

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Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee (debate)

Mr President, Vice-President, dear Commissioner, the Lukashenka regime is tightening its grip. The threats from the Investigative Committee are yet another sign that no one is safe. Journalists, activists and ordinary citizens are being hunted down, imprisoned and silenced. This is state terror in action. But let's be clear: this is not just a human rights crisis; it's a security crisis, and it is…

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Apr

2025

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CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TUE) (joint debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Donald Tusk directly addressed Donald Trump with these words: Cooperation is always better than confrontation. All the time we hope that these words will find understanding on the other side of the Atlantic. We want to say very clearly, we are absolutely aware that our relations, our transatlantic relations, are at a turn and these pillars, whic…