The Minister of Economic Development and Technology held the video conference with the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and the representatives of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Czech, Portugal, Luxembourg, Estonia and Malta. The key challenges in trade and economic security, including Poland’s reservations about the Mercosur agreement were discussed during the meeting.

The Ministry of Economic Development and Technology is critical of the negotiation results on the provisions of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement attained to date. They pose a threat to the Polish agriculture and food security.

“Ignis”, which means “fire” – that’s how the official name of the Polish technological and scientific mission to the International Space Station sounds. Both the official name of the mission and its key objectives were unveiled today at the Copernicus Science Centre. – We often underestimate the impact of space technologies on our lives. I deeply believe that the today’s event will be a quantum leap in the life of each of us and also a big step forward for the Polish economy – emphasized the Minister of Economic Development and Technology Krzysztof Paszyk.

The Mercosur agreement may prove to be very dangerous for consumers. As we are committed to quality of the European food, yesterday the Polish government adopted the resolution which is extremely critical to this agreement – stressed Minister Krzysztof Paszyk during his visit to Brussels. As part of the visit, the head of MEDT attended the meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council and met with the future Commissioners of the European Commission.

The deregulation package was the main topic of the first meeting of the reactivated Economic Regulation Improvement Team. Today's meeting with business representatives was chaired by Minister of Economic Development and Technology, Krzysztof Hetman.

Today's meeting between Ministers Krzysztof Hetman and Dariusz Klimczak with Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Economy and Climate Protection of Germany, Robert Habeck took place in an atmosphere of strengthening cooperation. Among the topics discussed were the challenges facing the Polish and German economies, as well as the maritime economy.

Minister Krzysztof Hetman participated today in the inaugural meeting of the Polish Council of Entrepreneurs. This is an advisory body of the Employers of Poland, consisting of representatives of the largest private companies in Poland. The head of the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology (MRiT) described the ministry's priorities in supporting and promoting pro-entrepreneurial activities

Economic cooperation, Polish companies' access to the British market, World Trade Organization reform, and the reconstruction of Ukraine were the main issues raised during a conversation between Deputy Minister Jacek Tomczak and UK Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands.

Upon the request of Minister Krzysztof Hetman, Prime Minister Donald Tusk appointed Krzysztof Kukucki as the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology.

Upon the request of Minister Krzysztof Hetman, Prime Minister Donald Tusk appointed Ignacy Niemczycki as the Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology.