“What we want to propose during our presidency is to move away from an economy of bans, mandates, and overregulation, in favor of investments in new technologies, renewable energy sources, and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest,” the minister stated.
The politician also emphasized that Poland will oppose "any measures that negatively impact the competitiveness of European agriculture.”
Poland’s plans include reducing excessive regulations, enhancing EU competitiveness, and protecting the interests of European agriculture.
Additionally, the government aspires to lead Europe in energy and digital transformation, strengthen the EU’s eastern border, and improve communication strategies regarding climate change.
Opposition parties, including PiS (Law and Justice) and the far-right Confederation, have criticized the government’s proposals. They claim the plans lack concrete solutions, are overly vague, and do not sufficiently safeguard Poland’s interests, especially in agriculture.
Warsaw, January 8, 2025: Poland’s Minister for EU Affairs, Adam Szłapka, speaks in the chamber during a Sejm session. On the first day of proceedings, the parliament reviews the minister’s presentation of the "Program for Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (January 1 - June 30, 2025)." Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara
Source: PAP/X/@PremierRP
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