Michał SZCZERBA

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What Michał SZCZERBA has said (35)

• 2026-06-17 “Honorable members, as a rapporteur for the European Parliament on military mobility in the defense committee, I am convinced that the European security is contingent not only on our defense capacity, on our transport infrastructure, on speedy action, but it's also contingent on the defense, on the safety of our networks and on the safety of the data of our citizens. This is very important. And the Lithuanian case shows that cybersecurity is closely linked to European security. On Tuesday, during a joint sitting of 2 committees will adopt a package for military mobility. And I hope that during the upcoming meeting of the European Parliament, we'll get a mandate to start inter institutional negotiations. The debate on Russian hybrid interference must be supplemented with additional information from Poland. On the June 15 in Poland, Symin Skripeski was shot dead in Poland. He was an artist, a performer who was very critical of the Putin regime. He was shot dead in Biawa Podlaska, a small town in east in Poland. And only a few days earlier, he was in Berlin staging a protest in front of the of the Russian embassy. This shows that Russian Russia is intensifying its acts of aggression, and we must stay united.”
  Scope of EU cybersecurity obligations
• 2026-06-17 “Honourable members, as a rapporteur for the European Parliament on military mobility in the Defence Committee, I am convinced that the European security is contingent not only on our defence capacity and our transport infrastructure on speedy action, but it's also contingent on the defense, on the safety of our networks and on the safety of the data of our citizens. This is very important in the Lithuanian case, shows that cyber security is closely linked to European security. On Tuesday, during a joint sitting of two committees will adopt a package for military mobility. And I hope that during the upcoming meeting of the European Parliament, we'll get a mandate to start interinstitutional negotiations. The debate on Russian hybrid interference must be supplemented with additional information from Poland. On the 15th of June in Poland. She was shot dead in Poland. He was an artist, a performer who was very critical of the Putin regime. He was shot dead in Biala Podlaska, a small town in eastern Poland, and only a few days earlier he was in Berlin staging a protest in front of the of the Russian Embassy. This shows that Russian Russia is intensifying its acts of aggression. And we must stay united.”
  Scope of EU cybersecurity obligations
• 2026-06-15 “(18:09:09 – 18:10:08): Thank you very much, president, dear commissioner. Today in Paris, there are very important military fares taking place. There is a Polish company called PGZ that signed a contract with a French company, Eurenco, and they agreed to, produce missiles, artillery missiles. My question is about, economic sovereignty, but implemented by the military industry. In your opinion, if you look at the companies producing of this collaboration for our economic and very important project, Poland has spent has invested €44,000,000,000 to support our military industry.”
  Defence spending
• 2026-06-15 “everything to do with the implementation of the provisions of the agreement, between EU, US is of key importance for transatlantic relations, from the political viewpoint, but also when it comes to security. And this is something we have to say very clearly. This is a necessary agreement and has full support because it guarantees the interests of European companies, European employees. It provides stability, predictability, and obviously strengthens, greater economic cooperation. But, obviously, if this does go through and we facilitate this, and I would assume it will do, there's a European parliament giving us support, this will require further talks. And, obviously, from Poland, we want to create the necessary infrastructure conditions. As the standing rapporteur from Affect, I would like to thank mister Langer for the work that you have done, in order to arrive at this agreement, and you have our full support. Thank you.”
  EU-US trade relations
• “Ladies and gentlemen, Cop 13 in Belgium was an important forum and also ourselves representing Poland. We wanted to express that it is important for us to combine climate goals with energy security and protecting our consumers. The presidency has presented two goals competitiveness and security. It is very important that as we go away from move away from fossil fuels in a systematic manner, that we focus on what is the most important. The European Union must immediately abandon import of fossil fuels from Russia not later than by 20 2027. Poland is consistently aware of that. The Alde Group is working towards this objective. Starting from March 2025, all Polish fuel stations gas stations are supplied with fuels which do not come from Russia. We're doing what we should be doing and we invite others to follow suit. Thank you.”
  EU approach to energy security (home-made vs import sources)
• “The transatlantic relations continues to thrive. Our ambition is to expand economic cooperation. Every day. $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. The Turnberry deal averted a full blown trade war. With today's vote. Let's give it a chance. Europe's and the US remain by far. Each other. Most important source of overseas affiliate income. Transatlantic commerce works, and this dense web of deep connections remains a strength. Poland is leading by example. Our security cooperation translates into economic partnerships, in particular in the defence and energy sectors. But Europe has to negotiate firmly and stronger. Europe is a stronger US ally. Thank you very much.”
  EU-US trade relations
• “Export controls and secure supply chains. Trade problems should be addressed through dialogue, not escalation, and we underline the importance of aligning our position on economic coercion, industrial policy and digital competition. We also encourage broader engagement, not just with Washington, but with U.S. states, civil society, and academia. Transatlantic cooperation must be beyond beyond institutions if you want to, if you want it to last and deepen. Let me add one note on process. Due to what limits of the report, I was not able to cover every element we would like. I would like to have particular on trade. That's why we welcome amendments that strengthen the reports, and we will likely submit several amendments ourselves to expand and sharpen the text in some areas. Mr. chair, in terms of the next steps, deadline for amendments is 2nd of September at 6 p.m.. Vote in a in the committee is scheduled for the 2nd of December, and vote in plenary is expected in January. I would like to also to inform you, Mr. Chairman, and the colleagues, that already and already into committee and the Committee on International Trade presented also its own draft opinion on the on the report. I now look forward to your contributions and ideas. Let's work together to ensure this report delivers a clear and united message on the future of EU, US relations. Thank you very much.”
  EU-US trade relations
• “Mr. chairman, dear Commissioner colleagues, for 20 years we have called the Eu-india relationship as strategic partnerships. Yet too often it has been words without delivery. India is on the on track to become the world's third largest economy by 2030. But security must be at the centre. India still relies on Russian made weapons for more than half of its arsenal. Europe should help reduce that dependence through technology transfer and defence cooperation, but only under strict conditions. In amendment, together with David McAllister on common security, foreign and security policy. We stress stronger security ties, joint naval exercises, links between the Indian Navy and EU missions, and a security of information agreement by 2026. But the key clear rules, measurable targets and annual progress reports and suspension triggers. If India moves closer to Russian military structures, I must raise a serious concern. India joined the Russian-belarusian Zapad 2025 exercise, a 65% Indian contingent trained alongside 100,000 troops, including simulated nuclear and cross-border operations. This casts doubt on India's shift away from Moscow. The EU cannot deepen security ties with partners that still joins Russian led war games, while Russia frightened our neighbourhood. Thank you very much.”
  EU-India relations
• “Mr. president, dear colleagues, the regulation has been coming back for several years now, just like in this discussion about the omnibus. But the most important issue that also sums up this debate is the issue of a change in the mentality, the mentality of EU institutions, states, but also the staff of the institutions. We need to change our approach. The entrepreneur is not an enemy we need to Cut wrong legislation. The dominance of the state over the citizen. And that leads to excessive regulation. But as we speak about this package, I would like to state very clearly that safe Europe needs a competitive economy. And the omnibus package is an important step in that direction because our entrepreneurs need a simplification of the regulations, we need more competitiveness of our enterprises also in the defence industry. Thank you.”
  Overall simplification of regulation in the EU
• “Thank you. Madam president, the Eu-uk Trade Agreement is a lesson for the EU. When Brexit took effect, did the trade across the canal suddenly grind to a halt? Was the UK suddenly inaccessible to continental Europeans? Did the UK collapse? Of course not. The British are doing more than fine without so-called help from miss von der Leyen or any of us here in this chamber. The Brits know pretty darn well how to run their own country. Dear colleagues, we all know how to run our own countries better than the EU ever could. Let this be a wake up call. Madam von der Leyen, we do not need your endless EU regulations. We do not need your harmful Green Deal. We do not need your mass migration. What we need are stronger national states. Thank you.”
  EU political integration
• “Commissioner, the trade agreement with the US is not ideal. However, the conditions are as they are, so it's probably the best possible solution. However, today has shown very clearly that the foundation for our transatlantic relations is security and safety. The Polish airspace was attacked 19 times. It was no accident. Who was responsible? It's the terrorist state run by Putin. It's an unprecedented attack on Poland. A NATO member, an EU member. Nato forces have been mobilized. One of the American units is stationed in Wask. A drone flew over 60km away from this place. So today we need allies. We allies. We need to strengthen our defense systems. As Poland, as a border country. We need patriots. And we ask you for your solidarity. Thank you.”
  EU-US relations
• “Europe must believe in its potential. Ai has an impact on trade competitiveness and economic resilience. Ai is also changing the defence sector. The EU needs a comprehensive AI strategy in the economy, industry, public administration and services. Today, 42% of retail users AI 29 plans to implement so-called AI assistants to support shopping. Ai improves supply chain management, cross-border transactions, compliance with customs, and building resilience to hybrid threats, and it helps cooperation with partners. But most of all, Stable. The EU must consistently build European technological sovereignty standards, expertise, its own computing infrastructure, European cloud, AI factories and semiconductor sector. Without this, we will remain dependent on others. Our response must be a combination of competitiveness and security. My congratulations to Mr. Benfey, Mr. Gutman.”
  EU digital & tech sovereignty
• “Madam speaker, dear Commissioner, the Minister. Dear colleagues, this debate is very timely because substantially the US president raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports in Europe. The steel industry accounts for 300,000 jobs and Indirectly for up to 2.53 million. In my country, Poland, 18 000 people work directly on steel. The United States is our key strategic partner. We share common values, strong economic ties, and a commitment to global stability. We must remain focused on the fundamental goal supporting democracy in its defense against an aggressive, autocratic regime. Its failure would be a strategic defeat for us all. Allies should not be burdened by excessive tariffs. Let me quote Ronald Reagan, who said these words in the times of fight between the free world and the evil empire. Our peaceful trading partners are not our enemies. They are our allies. We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security and the entire free world. Let us focus on common enemies instead of seeking enemies among the allies. The US and the EU must stay the course. Thank you.”
  EU-US trade relations
• “Good morning again dear colleagues. It's a real honor to present to you today the draft report on EU strategic defense and security partnerships. This report is a result of extensive work, dialogue and reflection. It builds on the strategic compass, on council conclusions and on the European Parliament's previous position but it also looks ahead. Our goal is simple: to make sure that EU's partnerships in defense and security become more coherent, more strategic and more effective. We are living through one of the most dangerous periods in recent European history. Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine has shattered illusions about peace and stability on our continent. At the same time new technologies, hybrid attacks, cyber threats and disinformation campaigns are challenging us in new ways. No member state and no organization can face these challenges alone. That is why partnerships are now a pillar of Europe's security. The EU cooperation with its closest allies NATO, the United States, Ukraine and others is vital to defending our shared values, protecting our citizens and safeguarding the international order. As the report makes clear, Europe's security doesn't stop at its borders. If it threatens no snow borders then neither should our cooperation.”
  Relations with NATO
• “Implementation of the report is not easy, but let me tell you now, here we have achieved this goal. We have combined competitiveness and defense to matters of key importance for the development of the EU. Yes. That's right. During the Polish presidency, we proposed the Safe program. Safe is combining financing options with the development of new technologies because this is exactly what we need. Let me tell you also that another important area where we are working in the Parliament is the issue of military mobility, military Schengen. We need the capacity to swiftly transport military personnel and equipment. We are ready to implement new objectives. We want to implement common.”
  EU competences on defence
• “Support for Ukraine is one of our shared priorities together with the US. We built we have built a broad coalition on sanctions against Russia. We are also exploring the use of immobilised Russian state assets to help finance Ukraine's recovery. Energy security and technological resilience are also key areas of EU US cooperation. We are committed to further diversifying our energy supplies and working with the US on strategic technologies. China remains both a partner and a strategic Competitor. We must be clear eyed with this. Coming from Russia and China. We need each other more, not less. We must be ready to respond together to challenges, whether they are come from a new trade demands or territorial claims. We must be realistic. But we doesn't mean it doesn't mean abandoning our principles. Democracy, human rights and the rule of law remain central to our identity. We need to balance this with realpolitik to engage whether it matters to use leverage where we can and to protect our shared interests. Europe has learned hard lessons. For too long, we relied on others for our security. Now, in a world marked by geopolitical shifts, rising authoritarianism and global uncertainty, Europe must become a more capable, more united actor on the global stage. But we must not go it alone. A strong, reliable partnership with the United States is vital for global stability. Our cooperation should be complementary, not competitive. Together, we are stronger, more resilient and better prepared to shape the world around us. Thank you. David.”
  EU-Russia relations (from March 2022)
• “Good evening, Commissioner. And the first question will be on the activation of the national escape clause. There was a group of countries, including Poland and to. So we asked for the activation of this of this instrument to increase defense spending in the EU. And the second question will be on EU security and defence partnerships. We are ahead of EU UK summit 19th May. So what are your predictions about security and military pact will be signed with the UK. Thank you.”
  Defence spending
• “It's the year of acceleration. We are building up the plan for defense readiness. We have common flagship projects. We have financing to try and fill the gaps where our defense capabilities were insufficient. Poland has led by example and. We can see That there's no minister for false alternatives because every day is essential and we facing further challenges. We need a military Schengen. Military has to be provided for in better ways. We need to have barriers brought down for freedom of movement. Military mobility time is absolutely decisive. Their. Flights, roads, railways, bridges, etc. transport corridors need to be in place. We need to make sure that this preparedness is there if the crisis comes. And logistics have to be guaranteed for European security. Thank you.”
  EU competences on defence
• “Good afternoon. Eu, Eu-us relations must stay strong and close despite the serious challenges we face. And Mr. Commissioner, as a standing rapporteur on the US, I know it is not an easy job and it is 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 is 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 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. Thank you very much.”
  EU-US trade relations
• “Mr. Chairman. Dear colleagues, thank you for your remarks, for your opinions. And I'm. I'm ready to cooperate with you, uh, with, uh, shadow rapporteurs, coordinators and the leadership of our committee. Um, so thank you for your strong and focused contributions. Uh, there is clear consensus that EU must be a more capable and reliable partner in the transatlantic relationship, especially on defence, deterrence and strategic cooperation. This is not about duplicating what the US does, but about stepping up where Europe must lead. Your interventions highlighted key areas, including deeper cooperation on technology, secure supply chains and economic resilience. This now, these are now core elements of our strategic Relationship. Several of you also underlined the urgency of working together on hybrid threats, cyber and disinformation. These threats are already here and we need a joint EU US approach that delivers. And finally, many of you pointed to the importance of strengthening public support by connecting more directly with local actors, civil society and young people on both sides of the Atlantic. We will take your input seriously and welcome your amendment as we move into the next stage. I look forward to working closely with all of you to deliver a strong and united final report. Mr. chairman, thank you very much.”
  EU-US relations
• “I'm here. Good morning to everybody. Mr. chairman, guests and colleagues. I would like to thank you, David, for and your team for providing this hearing and our experts for making themselves available today as a standing rapporteur of the for the US. I'm pleased to welcome you today and to start this important work on the report on EU, US political relations. With this report, we would like to coordinate the EU approach to a strategic partnerships with the US and map the way forward, looking at transatlantic relations both in the short and mid-term. The next three years will be crucial for EU, US relations and Europe needs to demonstrate that it can carry its weight. We want to foster the best relations possible while preparing for different scenarios. In my view, your EU US relations remain a cornerstone of our foreign and security policy. It brings real benefits to both sides in security, trade and global influence. No other regions in the world are are as economically interlinked as the EU and the US. That is why I believe dialogue must prevail. Our disputes and our priority must to build on the many areas where our interests align. Our transatlantic relations is more relevant than ever, but times are uncertain. The future of these partnerships depends on what we do now. That is why Europe is stepping up to take more responsibility for its own security. But we do this not in competition with NATO or the US, but in coordination with them. The US presence in Europe. Military and political remains vital. At the same time, we need to strengthen our defence industries, invest more and better coordinate our strategic planning.”
  Relations with NATO
• “Dear chairman, dear colleagues, dear friends in Ukraine. Aleksandra, Marianna, Alisa, Irina and others, it's a pleasure to to welcome you and thank you for this exchange. We we need to be updated by you on the situation in Ukraine and also about international affairs and engagement. You provide. First of all, I would like to meet many of you at the next spring session of NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Vilnius at the at the end of this month, and I hope it's very important not only to strengthen the Ukrainians way to the EU, but also let's do not forget about your ambition and our support to join NATO. Ally one. One day it was decided at Washington Summit in 2024, that away to NATO is irreversible. And we have to keep this as a, as a, as a, as a, as a project. So the colleagues, let me also inform you, and I hope we can also meet in Poland because as you know, Poland is organizing this year a reconstruction conference. And we have to have in mind that post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is one of the EU's key priorities, especially. We would like. We would engage in infrastructure, infrastructural projects and reintegration of veterans and their families. The last thing it's not maybe mostly outfit issue, but SDG issue. But I want to inform you that me as a rapporteur of the of the study Committee working on the military mobility legislative package, I propose a new category which was already agreed. To put into this regulation a category of close partners, and within this definition, Ukraine will be a part of. So we want to create a new road map for military mobility, but this will also include Ukraine and Moldova. So I'm happy to cooperate with this or with Verkhovna Rada. Thank you very much.”
  EU-Ukraine relations
• “Madam chairman, dear colleagues, uh, dear Deputy Prime Minister, uh, we wish you luck. And I hope that you will continue the path set by the Polish presidency and security, uh, will remain one of your key priorities. However, in order to invest in defense, we need to secure a secure, appropriate budget. So all of us, we are waiting for the for the conference of the um, commission president on multi-year, uh, uh, budget. But let me also inform you that, uh, today, uh, Russian drones strike the factory of the Polish group in Vinnytsia in Ukraine. This is the company that manufactures sparked wars. So, uh, this war is very close to, to us. And, uh, and our businesses are also, um, infected by the by the, by the criminals, uh, activities. So my question will be about on on on 18 sanction package against Russia. As you know, uh, we as a Polish presidency was not able to conclude this package, but, uh, I'm interested on on your opinion on this, uh, and other other other activities. Uh uh uh uh uh, in the frames of sanctioning uh, uh, Russia and its collaborators. The second thing is about strategic partnerships. Uh uh, ECD committee I'm in charge of, uh, of the report on security and defense partnerships. And I know that you already mentioned your presidency, already mentioned that you also worked want to work with our close allies? Uh, uh, in the Safe program, uh, with the UK and Canada. So could you elaborate a little bit on this? Thanks a lot, and good luck.”
  EU-Russia relations (from March 2022)
• “Mr. chairman, Mr. Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, cyber bullying is on the rise and we need to act. Today we listened to the introduction of the action plan against cyber bullying. 1 in 4 of teenagers are faced with cyber bullying. They should not be victims online and offline. The action plan should be based on three pillars protection, prevention and effectiveness. Protection is better regulation, more responsibility of platforms, and safety. By design, prevention is about better education, digital literacy, support for educators, schools and parents, and effectiveness. Simple notifying about misuse and ensuring safety online. Our goal is simple the internet should protect children, the internet should protect young people and teenagers and not create profits. Let me say this loud and clear. This is a problem of algorithms that promote not dialogue, but conflict. This is especially dangerous for the young and together within the EU and in Member States. We need to work on this. Thank you.”
  Safety features & content control for child protection online
• “Madam president, the High Representative. Dear colleagues, soon we will have the summit EU, India. This is a key moment not only when it comes to trade, but also when it comes to geopolitical issues. We live in difficult times. Radoslaw Sikorski has just been to India. Our vice, our deputy prime minister and the foreign minister has just been to India. So Poland is very active. And I do agree with what you have said, that Europe needs to actively look for partners. We need to diversify our partnerships. We need to become more and more resistant because there is a lot of pressure. India is an exceptional partner. They have a huge growth potential and it will be soon a technological hub, important very globally. It is also a country with a different culture. What we are going to negotiate is not going shouldn't be a copy paste of other FTAs. We need to calibrate it carefully. We need to be ambitious where it's possible, but we also need to be cautious when necessary, where the differences are the biggest. So we need to make progress. But human rights and democracy cannot suffer, cannot be undermined. Thank you.”
  EU-India relations
• “It's the year of acceleration. We are building up the plan for defense readiness. We have common flagship projects. We have financing to try and fill the gaps where our defense capabilities were insufficient. Poland has led by example and. We can see That there's no minister for false alternatives because every day is essential. We facing further challenges. We need a military Schengen. Military has to be provided for in better ways. We need to have barriers brought down for freedom of movement. Military mobility time is absolutely decisive. Their. Flights, roads, railways, bridges, etc. transport corridors need to be in place. We need to make sure that this preparedness is there. If the crisis comes and logistics have to be guaranteed for European security. Thank you, Kostas Mavridis.”
  EU competences on defence
• “The Iranian regime is evil. They collaborate with Putin, there is no doubt about it. We are living at the time between war and peace and we cannot be weak. Europe must build security and security of our skies. Invest in military mobility and also we need unity. Our American ally has other priorities. We cannot allow the world to forget about Ukraine. We should Focus on our mutual security. Auburn and others in Poland, for example, undermine, uh. The, uh, safe instrument we cannot stop as Europe.”
  EU-Iran relations
• “Mr. president. Ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about an issue of utmost importance. It is about the fact if the Member States can do surveillance on their citizens, if member states, including their governments, are entitled to use spyware for political purposes, the response from this chamber is quite unequivocal. They do not. That is why we need to hold everyone to account, including the governments of member states, including the former Polish government. By the Law and Justice Party, they used the spyware against prosecutors, against lawyers, against politicians, in order to be able to impact their decisions and to gain information. Such software needs to fight terrorists, Hamas or Hezbollah and not your own democratic opposition parties. These issues need to be clarified and the role of European institutions is key in this respect.”
  Surveillance equipment & spyware
• “Uh, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Minister, I will be speaking in Polish. It's Polish presidency time. Dear Minister, congratulations on your appointment and good luck. We are proud. And I am saying this as a member of the Security and Defence Committee. We are happy that now in this ministry, we have someone who used to be important for defence. This is a very important connection of innovation technology with other challenges also in the area of defence. I am happy that what you highlighted in particular. In the area of research. Synergy, openness, inclusivity. This is likely to succeed, and I would have a question on promoting and encouraging cooperation in research and innovation. And here there is an institution which is important. This is the European Research Council. And hence the question does the Polish Presidency plan to strengthen the role of this Council as part of the next Framework Framework programme? Do you have some concrete plans on that? And the second question I would like to pick up on what you said. You said about a mid-term review of Horizon Europe and this evaluation. This review will start this year. And speaking on Speaking on this program, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that scientists innovators very often speak about red tape, about administrative burden. Is there any chance to change it, to change this trend? And does the Polish presidency have any concrete specific programs on that? Thank you for your speech, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for the Polish presidency, but in particular, fingers crossed for our research area in Europe. Thank you. Thank you.”
  Research priorities within the EU
• “President. Commissioner, this agreement that we reached between the Parliament and the Council concerning the withdrawal, the phasing out of the Russian Russian gas imports is a historical moment. It's a breaking away from this Dependency on Moscow's energy, which was a threat to our security and which financed the war. And I want to say very clearly that we've been watching also the fact that the gas sent from Russia was partly, uh, replaced by LNG, which allowed for more financial means to still flow towards Russia. So it was time to face the reality. Thanks to the pressure also from our part, we will, uh, move away from Russian gas imports one year earlier than we thought possible. But what is also important is the role for Olaf, for the European prosecutors and the European Agency, uh, which cooperates with, uh, EMEA. What is also important? The future, the European funds. So what is also good is that we have an agreement concerning the Connecting Europe facility. Poland. My country really wants the financing of NATO, uh, pipelines, because we think the NATO infrastructure is crucial in our geopolitical situation.”
  EU approach to energy security (home-made vs import sources)
• “Mr. president, dear colleagues, the single market is one of the greatest achievements of European integration. But the truth is that this achievement remains incomplete. What is most important for Poland? What is most important for Europe today? The single market today needs to be a safety shield. We need to increase our defense capabilities. Our deterrence capabilities. But we also need to review by the European institutions, but also the national governments, how we construe the single defense market and how we want to shape it. So I want to state it very clearly that our main priority, within a short period of time has to be the completion of the gaps in the military potential of the member states, and Poland is doing its job. Safe instrument is one of the solutions. And €44 million that we received. Thanks to Safe, we will build our common defense capabilities and the Polish military potential. Thank you.”
  Defence spending
• “Thank you, David, and thank you to our three excellent experts. And I really appreciate your opinions, your views, your recommendations, and, uh, the Afet Committee and me personally, as a standing rapporteur, we will it will be a guide for me in our work on the on the report. So thank you for your conclusions. And uh, and I would like to sum up that, uh, this changing relations with the US are without doubt, uh, critically consequential and impactful on European security. Uh, what is clear from the discussion, this discussion, the EU, US relations will be about managing uncertainty, which means we need to have an ongoing strong dialogue, uh, to understand positions and to manage disputes. It's important to note, at a time when the US is less focused on focused on supporting democracy, rule of law and global institutions, that Europe should step in. And we need to carry the fundamental of these values in any scenario of EU, US relation. What is most important in Europe? It is building our strength to build a European pillar of NATO, to be much more competitive and to innovate better, to have a much more coordinated and aligned political position. And that position of the strength is what president respects and responds. Responds to at the end. Mr. chair, the colleagues, the experts I would like to invite all of you are really working on this report on political relations. Um, I really rely on, uh, working very close to to the committee leadership, our coordinators, shadow rapporteurs of the, of the US, but also the representative of civil society and thinktanks, Us, which are also present in this in this room. Mr. chair, thank you very much. We are ready to work. And thank you for this hearing to conclude.”
  Relations with NATO
• “President. President of the Commission. The Polish delegation would like to thank the president of the Commission for the expressions of solidarity. Because Polish airspace has been violated by Russian drones today. This was targeted. It was not an accident. We call for solidarity. But we'd also like to say very clearly that the threat we're facing today comes from the east and not the West. The Europe's Europe stands for values. It stands for security. It's also about European funds and the safe funds. Yesterday we decided €44 billion for Poland. That too will defend Poland and defend Poland's borders.”
  EU-Russia relations (from March 2022)
• “Madam president, colleagues, Europe should be grateful. Yes, Europe should be grateful. Because after the publication of the US security strategy, we know where we are. It is their black and white. The basic goal in every scenario is to build the strength of the EU. The most important thing now is building the European pillar of the NATO. But we must also be prepared for even greater, even more decisive support for Ukraine, which is why the declaration of the Commission President is so important. We need to use the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank for Ukraine and for EU security. This is our obligation and we should deliver on it. We should also support, integrate and make more cohesive the defence industry so that we can use effectively all the funds that we have in. Implemented this year, we need to defend the European sky. We need to defend the European institutions and the European society and build its resilience. But I want to be clear expectations are rising. Prime Minister Tusk is saying that clearly, and the leaders of the eastern flank are also saying that we need a new edition of safe, because the needs are enormous and we want to respond constructively. Thank you.”
  EU-Ukraine relations
• “(16:11:50 – 16:13:14): Good afternoon to everybody. Thank you for the presentation on, action plan. And, of course, integrating, drone defense into a strategic dual use infrastructure under the military mobility framework requires a highly, structured alignment, with EU transport and defense regulations. And our committee is working on this regulation and me as a reporter. So we will present to the commission, some, new proposals also in this in this field. Let let me ask you, 2 questions. First, should the EU, treat drone resilience and counter UAS capabilities as a core element of military mobility, particularly along strategic corridors and around dual use infrastructure? What concrete steps will the commission, table to ensure that, civilian and military authorities develop this interoperable systems to develop, to detect, to identify, and neutralize such threats, while preserving the safety and continuity of, civilian, ASPR. So thank you very much, and, take you into consideration military mobility and our work on this. Thank you.”
  EU competences on defence