Speeches

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 come from European and transatlantic institutions. But I also want to say very clearly and very clearly that it is not just words that count, which are very much. What matters is the actions. And let me draw your attention to one aspect: the Netherlands. Yesterday, its F-35 pilots defended the Polish sky. But it's not over. There is a strong statement: 300 Dutch soldiers will be sent to NATO's eastern flank. There will be two Patriot systems delivered to Poland. Thank you for this solidarity. Dank eats wel!

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. This is an unprecedented attack on Poland, on the territory of the European Union and NATO. NATO forces in Poland have been deployed. At the 32nd air base in Łask, one of the units of American troops in Poland is stationed. The drone fell 60 kilometers from this base. This shows at what point we are. Strong alliances are important today. We need to strengthen allied air defence and we need Patriot systems as Poland, as a border country. We ask for solidarity.

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 drones. And it was intentional. This was not accidental. We ask for solidarity, but we also want to say very clearly: The threat we see today is from the East, not the West. The European Union is on the side of values, on the side of our security. This is also a matter of European funds and the SAFE Fund. Yesterday, a very groundbreaking decision: 44 billion euros for Poland. This is also the protection of Polish borders and Polish defence.

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 disinformation campaigns in Moldova, using deepfakes and crafted articles on social media to undermine citizens’ trust in the state institutions and in the pro-European direction. This shows how Russian interference in the elections looks like. Russia is trying to present the West as the source of Moldova's problems. How do we know that? Also from our countries - from absolutely extreme and radical environments. This Moldovan lesson shows that social resilience, i.e. the ability of citizens to reject manipulation and disinformation, is a key dimension of security.

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 is not possible without strong defense capabilities. Cooperation with the Ukrainian drone industry is necessary here. The Russian-Belarusian Zapad 2025 manoeuvres begin. There are always provocations. The Safe Fund is also the construction of an air defense system, including an anti-drone one. There is room for cooperation with Ukraine. They have achieved championships in this regard. But also a very important thing. In this report, we do not forget history by investing in the future. The Volyn massacre. Every victim of this massacre must be commemorated. Exhumations have begun, burials have begun. Thank you very much for highlighting this issue in this report on Ukraine.

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. This is the final countdown. Despite the short-term complication, the US remains our strategic partner in both security and trade. At the same time, the EU must be clear eyed and protect its own interests. I deeply regret the tariffs imposed by the US. They have a negative effect on the global economy. They raise prices, increase costs for businesses and disrupt supply chains. But we must not forget transatlantic trade is a source of prosperity, stability and well-paying jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. That is why I fully support the Commission's strategy to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. We have to seek negotiated and constructive solutions. We must remain united and determined. Additionally, the EU must be ready to act accordingly. We need a strong plan for countermeasures, and we must be prepared to take further steps if negotiation fails. All options must remain on the table.

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. This is the final countdown. Despite the short-term complication, the US remains our strategic partner in both security and trade. At the same time, the EU must be clear eyed and protect its own interests. I deeply regret the tariffs imposed by the US. They have a negative effect on the global economy. They raise prices, increase costs for businesses and disrupt supply chains. But we must not forget transatlantic trade is a source of prosperity, stability and well-paying jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. That is why I fully support the Commission's strategy to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. We have to seek negotiated and constructive solutions. We must remain united and determined. Additionally, the EU must be ready to act accordingly. We need a strong plan for countermeasures, and we must be prepared to take further steps if negotiation fails. All options must remain on the table.

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 not a declaration, it is a concrete action, it is fair elections, it is a free media, it is an independent prosecutor's office and independent courts. If we look at the Georgian authorities, there is a gap between words and actions. The Union, including my country, Poland, should continue to support the European aspirations of Georgian society, while increasing pressure on the Georgian authorities, also taking into account the severe sanctions. We have local elections in Georgia. This can be a test, Commissioner, also against all that we, as a Community, can offer Georgia.

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 Europe, but also at a very important moment in the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework. The European Union must have a solid budget to meet the challenges, including in the area of security. And here the Competitiveness Fund will be a very important support. We wanted to wish the Danish Presidency all the best. You can rely on your Polish friends.

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. Firstly, support for the war in Ukraine. And we have to talk about it directly. This war could not have continued had it not been for the support of countries that provide either Iranian drones every day or the components through which this war is conducted and the war economy of the Russian Federation is also supported. We need to talk about unfair commercial practices. And we also need to speak directly about reducing dependencies and strategic autonomy. We need sovereignty. We ask that this approach be taken into account. There is no Business as usual For three years there has been support for war, which is also genocide.

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 strengthening relations with Western Balkans countries in all areas of common interests, in particular security, by building resilience against hostile influence from within and third actors. We contribute to the security of the EU itself. We welcome the Commission's positive signal on Ukraine's progress. Talks on key reforms should start as soon as possible. Orbán's veto is political, not substantive. One country cannot blackmail the rest of us, forcing its unjustified and politically motivated stance. Our determined and clear stance regarding Ukraine is needed. Its efforts to fulfil the Commission's requirements matter more than attempts to achieve artificial EU unanimity. A broader Union means a stronger Europe, and enlargement is our strategic answer to threats.

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 infrastructure, left tens of millions of people without electricity. This was a warning sign for Europe. More than 30% of the network in the European Union is now over 40 years old, which effectively limits the possibilities of home energy development and local self-sufficiency. The role of the institutions of the European Union is to support. The role of the European Union is to secure funds for the modernisation of distribution networks. This is also expected by my country, Poland. We expect the European Commission to respond to the challenges of the Grid Package. A secure Europe also means energy security.

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, transatlantic ties, the adoption of a strategy towards Russia as a permanent threat (a country of terrorists responsible for crimes) and the consistent support of Ukraine. The European Union is stronger than ever with the 2030 preparedness strategy, with the East shield as the pillar of EU defence, with 150 billion euros for armaments, with the Defence Omnibus simplification package to accelerate investments in the armaments industry. Safe Poland in Europe. We continue our service.

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 crucial role to play in mediating this crisis, and we should actively offer our support. Collaboration with the US is essential. It is imperative that all parties abide by international law. A lasting solution must be grounded in legal principles, and the EU has a critical responsibility to uphold an international order based on legitimate claims and just solutions. We cannot lose sight of a dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank. We demand that humanitarian aid can flow freely. Terrorists must release all hostages. Hamas has no place in any future governance structure in Gaza. Finally, protecting the security of European citizens is non-negotiable and should be our top priority.

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 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, supported the new arms and defence industrial development programmes and sought to include Ukraine in them. Ukraine has a unique experience resulting from the ongoing and full-scale war. It has developed new technologies, developed the defence industry, in particular the production of drones, which can also be useful for our industrial sector. The key will be the NATO summit in The Hague, which must be made very clear. The NATO summit in The Hague, which is also taking place in geopolitical circumstances, because this Russian aggression is not happening in a vacuum. Iran is behind Moscow and North Korea is behind it. Iran delivers drones, Korea delivers missiles – they are evil accomplices. That is why the NATO summit in The Hague should firstly emphasise our collective readiness to defend ourselves, but also adopt a new NATO strategy for Russia, which poses a strategic threat to our security.

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 necessary to settle all scandals that concern how the governments of the member states, including the former Polish government, which was the government of the Law and Justice party, used this software against politicians, against prosecutors, against lawyers in order to influence decisions and have information. These are software like Pegasus to be used against terrorists from Hamas, from Hezbollah, not against their own democratic opposition. These issues need to be clarified and this role of the European institutions in this process is crucial.

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 in shaping a post-Hamas Gaza with proposals for temporary civil governance, border control, accountable aid delivery. We also need to face the facts on the ground. Hamas has turned hospitals and UN sites into military assets. We must link humanitarian aid to clear security guarantees. We all want peace and a future for Gaza, but that future cannot be built on terror. It must be built on international cooperation, real demilitarisation and a new political path that the EU must help lead.

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 against humanity. And this is an example of the fact that Russia is not only bombing Ukraine, but above all stealing its future. Thousands of Ukrainian children are deported from the occupied territories, taken away from their parents, and then subjected to brutal Russification, indoctrination. They often end up in military schools, where they are trained to fight against their own people. This is part of Putin's criminal policy. This violates international conventions: the Geneva Convention, the Convention on Human Rights. The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Putin's arrest. Thank you very much for this initiative and we, as the European People's Party, fully support this.

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 Putin's war economy. This decision to publish a road map, a total reduction in fuel imports from Russia to the European Union is our joint success. But sanctions were also a success – the 16th package, which was announced during the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We do it consistently. We invest in these relations because we believe that Ukraine is our partner and future member. Because we also believe that we are not interested in raw materials, but in economic and technological cooperation. And here Ukraine also has gigantic achievements in this area of arms policy and new technologies, which we also want to benefit from.

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 whom to celebrate the end of World War II. To be in Moscow or to be in Kiev? To be with an aggressor or to be with a victim of assault? But this is not the only choice that must be made by the rulers of Serbia, but more broadly by the Serbian society. It's about strategic choice and values that it's time to stand up for. Democracy or authoritarianism? Free Media or Propaganda? Rule of law or nepotism? Dependence on a war criminal or partnership with Europe? A secure future or a life of constant fear? We must try to get Serbia out of Putin's clutches and existing dependencies. It is necessary to repeat the words of Donald Tusk, they are still relevant, but today we want to speak to the young Serbian society: (the Member speaks a non-official language).

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 Greenlanders who have the right to decide about themselves and the extent of their autonomy without outside interference. Greenland will be at the centre of increasing competition in the Arctic. We must actively support our allies and not lead to destabilisation in the region, because this can benefit our enemies from the axis of evil. The security of Northern Europe is important, especially in the energy dimension and the protection of critical infrastructure. The European Union needs to strengthen cooperation with its allies in the European Arctic, but also with Canada, in the Baltic Sea region, particularly in terms of defence and resilience.

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. This is exactly why we, as Europeans, are taking more responsibility for our security. To build defence potential requires a strong economy. The imposition of tariffs by the US on EU exports do not help. We see no justification for this. Mutual imposition of tariffs on our economies is not our shared interest. My statement as a standing rapporteur for the US is crystal clear: transatlantic cooperation is beneficial for both sides of the Atlantic. Whether we talk about security or economy, no other economies in the world are integrated in such an advanced way. The EU and the US are the largest trade and investment partners. Together, we represent 30 % of global trade in goods and services. Therefore, the trade wars will not benefit either side. That is why we cannot stop engaging in building strong dialogue. But let me be clear here: the imposition of tariffs will not only hurt Europeans, American businesses will be affected too.

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 not just about Belarus. A dictatorship in Minsk is a security threat to all of Europe. Belarus is no longer a sovereign state. It has been transformed into a military extension of Russia. It has become a large part for Russia aggression and a hub for hybrid warfare against Europe. Lukashenka has handed over his country to Kremlin. The people of Belarus are still resisting. We must match their courage. They are not giving up, and neither should we. Finally, let us not forget about Andrzej Poczobut. His unjust imprisonment is a message to us all. If we fail to defend those fighting for freedom, we are undermining our own.

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, which are on the one hand security, on the other hand economic cooperation, are very threatened and can also hit the European economy, which is building its defence potential. Commissioner, there is a second point: There is hope. This hope is the work that the European institutions, particularly you, the Commission, are also undertaking in the area of the future Security and Defence Pact with the United Kingdom. We would like the European Union-UK Summit to be a concrete, joint success and a strengthening of our defence alliance with our European partner.