Common challenge concerning energy

During the meeting of the European Council, the leaders of the governments of EU countries discussed mostly the matters of energy market. Soaring prices around Europe, security of supply and critical infrastructure were the leading themes of conversation in Brussels.

The leaders worked on the common solutions, which will allow to decrease the energy prices and secure the continuity of supply. The themes of the debate were also possible reforms of the EU energy market and other instruments ensuring energy security.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki presented Polish demands. Many of our proposals were included in the conclusions of the European Council. Poland relies on a quick response to the current crisis, so that its consequences affect citizens and the economy as little as possible.

Diversity of the European Union requires flexibility

At the same time, Poland calls for the crisis response mechanisms of the EU to be flexible and voluntary. Only on this basis can the Union take effective measures that take into the account the energy diversity of the member states.

- We ended with good conclusions for Poland, as we expected. It is the agreement on the maximum gas price executed through so-called “price corridor”. We also talked about the voluntary nature of the purchasing mechanism, and these demands were also considered in this discussion, summed up Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

Solutions for European economy

European Union faces also economical challenges. High level of inflation is today the main talk of all European leaders.

Debates on the economic situation were extremely important due to the single European market. The competitiveness of the European Union in the world and the maintenance of a level playing field for all in the single market are key elements of the talks in Brussels. Possible options for increasing the resilience of EU Member States' economies were also discussed.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called for coordinating actions taken to reduce energy costs between the countries. In this way, the European market will avoid internal competition and maintain singleness.

Polish demands were taken into the account

The head of Polish government pointed out, that protecting these most vulnerable and in need - both citizens and enterprises- against the crisis has to be priority.

- All these issues related to energy policy, prices, weakening the negative impact on domestic markets, on the economy, on unemployment - all of this has been included in the conclusions and it is a remarkable success of Poland. We have been building a coalition with other countries in a coordinated manner and I am glad, that our demands have been considered, summed up Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

The head of the Polish government also stressed, that the European Union should conduct fiscal reforms. They need to give more room for maneuver in the most urgent challenges, including increased defense expenses or the reception of refugees.

Continuing support for Ukraine

During the European Council meeting, in line with the Polish position, continued support for Ukraine in all dimensions was unanimously confirmed. The escalation of Russia's actions in Ukraine was condemned. The recent attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, as well as further threats of the Kremlin, are unacceptable to the European community.

- At the request of Poland, we demand, that the European Commission analyze the possibility of drawing real consequences from Russia - said the Polish Prime Minister.

Poland declared its commitment to further aid, including to the reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine. The prime minister also called for work on further sanctions against the Russian regime, but also against Belarus.

- The Council also called, in line with our opinion, for the strengthening of aid to Ukraine and for the implementation of the package that we adopted in May and June. A package of 9 billion financial aid - confirmed the head of the Polish government.