Russian aggression in Ukraine and the function of Belarus – key themes of the European Council

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Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki attended the March European Council gathering in Brussels. The Head of the Polish Government talked with European leaders about issues related to the war in Ukraine, possible improvements in the operation of the European Single marketplace and migration, which affects the countries of the European Union to varying degrees. Topics related to Russian aggression to Ukraine are inactive crucial and are the most crucial part of the talks – the issue of the kidnapping of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation, the extension of sanctions to Belarus and the European Peace Instrument were discussed.

Leading Polish voice on uncovering children kidnapped by Russia

The Russian aggression against Ukraine is violent all day and resembles the worst events of the 20th century. late we have received information about the mass abductions of Ukrainian children and their forced export to the Russian Federation for rusification. Poland, together with the European Commission, is leading on the immediate examination of the subject, the uncovering of kidnapped children and ensuring their return to their families.

– All countries very, very much in Poland thanked that in this highly crucial task we have a leading role. Poles know this very well from history, that kidnapping, abduction, recovery of children simply reminds the worst Nazi German practices from the time of planet War II – emphasized the head of the Polish government.

The function of Belarus in supporting the Russian Federation

During the meeting, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki besides spoke on sanctions against the Belarusian government of Lukashenko. The extension of sanctions to Belarus was discussed due to the usage of this country by Putinian Russia to circumvent global sanctions. The head of the Polish government besides stressed the unacceptable repression of the Belarusian government against activists and opponents in Belarus – especially those from the Polish national minority.

European Peace Instrument – additional money for defence potential

European leaders besides discussed the European Instrument for Peace (EPF). The fund is to supply funds for the acquisition of modern military equipment and ammunition, which will replace equipment transferred to Ukraine. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki expressed his Polish position in this respect and stressed the request to increase this fund. Greater backing will translate into an increase in the defence capacity of our country. They will besides have a affirmative impact on the Polish arms industry. Poland will be the largest beneficiary of this fund.

Services marketplace and competitiveness of the European Single Market

The single marketplace is the foundation of the integration of our continent, on which the European Union was built. Free trade between countries benefits everyone – especially citizens and entrepreneurs. Poland is present proposing further improvements in this area.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki presented a Polish position in Brussels on the regulation of the service market, which is gaining importance mainly in the countries of our region. We are seeking regulations that will benefit Polish tiny and medium-sized entrepreneurs who want to supply their services in another EU countries.

"I think that in the next 12-18 months we will see a clear shift towards expanding freedoms in the Single European marketplace from the point of view of providing services. And this will translate very well into opportunities for Polish tiny and medium-sized entrepreneurs," said the Prime Minister.

The head of the Polish government besides stressed the highly crucial issue of the fight against taxation havens and the avoidance of taxes by large companies.

– The voice of Poland is getting better heard – we are fighting taxation havens more effectively. This is why we have specified a phenomenal increase in income from the CIT tax, or taxation on global corporations. It is very important, due to the fact that it is respective tens of billions of zlotys – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

Migration – an crucial subject for many EU countries

The gathering raised the issue of migration and protection of the European Union's external borders. This is an issue that is discussed with peculiar attention due to the fact that it requires long-term solutions. Poland has a clear position in this respect.

"Poland is, of course, trying to guarantee that the external borders of the European Union are protected and protected, so that associate States decide who can enter our territory. Something that was inactive the voice of a number 5 years ago, present is definitely the voice of mainstream. The vast majority of countries make proposals for the protection of borders against external migration in specified a way as Poland – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

The borders of Poland, which are at the same time the external borders of the European Union, are very well protected present – thanks, among another things, to the physical dam on the border with Belarus and enhanced electronic surveillance.