What Andrzej spoke about.

—

PL Written Statement

The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change (debate)

First of all, I would like to thank from this place those who are still tirelessly fighting the element. Residents, administration, services and, above all, volunteers. Poland is a country where solidarity is not an empty slogan. With us, solidarity is real action. I am touched by this attitude and very proud. The authorities of flooded villages, towns and cities are not even able to estimate the …

5 Oct

2026

PL Speech

Psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work (debate)

Watch

15 Sep

2026

PL Answer

Presentation of the Fair Labour Mobility Package (debate)

Watch

But in my country, Poland, the promotion of employment and all aspects related to the encouragement to work are the priority of all services related to the labour market.

15 Sep

2026

PL Speech

Presentation of the Fair Labour Mobility Package (debate)

Watch

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Labour mobility is one of the cornerstones of our single market. Therefore, we should look at this package primarily through the prism of one question: Will it make it easier for people to work and for businesses to work across Europe? I support the direction proposed by the Commission. Digitalisation of social secur…

20 May

2026

PL Speech

Recent proposals to fight poverty in the EU (debate)

Watch

Dear President, Dear Commissioner, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank the Commission for presenting this comprehensive strategy. I consider it extremely important to look at our European home as a whole in these uncertain and turbulent times. The economy, society, employers, workers, children, young people and the elderly are all part of one puzzle. And it is impossible to create a stable structure if …

11 Feb

2026

PL Speech

Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy (debate)

Watch

22 Jan

2026

PL Speech

A new action plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights (debate)

Watch

Madam President, I'm sorry. The European Pillar of Social Rights is an expression of our concern for people, their dignity, security and opportunities for development in a rapidly changing world. Europe will not win the global competition with low wages or lowering standards. It will win by investing in people and protecting workers during the transition: digital, green, but also increasingly demo…

16 Dec

2025

PL Speech

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

Watch

16 Dec

2025

PL Speech

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

Watch

25 Nov

2025

PL Speech

European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) (debate)

Watch

Madam President, I'm sorry. Paris is safe only if Warsaw is safe, and Rome is safe only if Helsinki is safe. Russian provocations have confirmed that European defence must be taken seriously across the Union. Today we are adopting the first ever European Defence Industry Programme. This is a historic moment for Europe and a crucial step towards deterring Russia as soon as possible. EDIP marks a tu…

11 Feb

2025

PL Speech

Boosting vocational education and training in times of labour market transitions (debate)

Watch

Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to focus on three elements that, in my opinion, are essential in this topic. Firstly, close, systemic and institutional cooperation between business schools and businesses. In my region in the Opole region in Poland, we have created 54 school information and career points. These are specific showrooms of regional companies, places to gain knowledge about running …

16 Dec

2024

PL Speech

Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE (debate)

Watch

I sincerely thank you for your contribution to the debate, for the good cooperation across the divisions of all political groups. I am glad that we were able to carry it out several weeks after the traumatic events that affected many European regions. Nowadays, when everything is rushing, every news practically the next day becomes outdated. It often seems that yesterday's problem no longer exists…

16 Dec

2024

PL Speech

Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE (debate)

Watch

Madam President, thank you very much. Mr. Commissioner, I would like to thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people and institutions who have enabled me to stand on the rostrum today and present this report. First of all, I would like to thank my co-rapporteur, the shadow rapporteurs, the European Commission and the Member States. The su…

24 Oct

2024

PL Speech

Closing the EU skills gap: supporting people in the digital and green transitions to ensure inclusive growth and competitiveness in line with the Draghi report (debate)

Watch

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, thank you very much. The Draghi report and many other studies and documents show that people in Europe need to be able to improve their competences and qualifications for their own professional security and sense of personal value. We want them to have the conditions for lifelong learning. It is difficult to measure these values from the perspective…