The European Union’s Committee again declined to move forward with a draft resolution aimed at reforming the treaties and centralizing EU powers. In Poland, the Sejm cannot remain quiet on this issue, stated Paweł Jabłoński, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the 10th Platform.
There should be no freeze, yet the process has stalled for three weeks.
The Committee of the European Union once more refused to adopt a resolution that would change the treaties and concentrate authority in Brussels. The expectation was that there would be no impasse, but the bloc has kept blocking progress for three weeks.
— wrote Paweł Jabłoński, deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the X platform.
Additional context:
— Circus rather than seriousness. Today, Hołownia did not find room for what many see as Poland’s most important resolution. Does the new Sejm show reluctance to defend sovereignty?
— What is the status of the resolution on treaty changes? Szynkowski vel Sęk commented that Hołownia and Kobosko appear unable to proceed, expressing astonishment.
— Exclusively here. Zbigniew Rau regretted the lack of a broad debate on amending EU treaties, underscoring this as a strategic issue for Poland’s future.
Resolution from PiS Members
This is a draft resolution submitted by the ruling party to the Sejm, urging a halt to changes to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union that could be dangerous for Poland. The proposal calls on the government and all Members of the European Parliament to oppose such changes during votes in the Council of the European Union, the European Council, and the European Parliament.
Jabłoński stressed that his faction will consistently highlight the activities of the KO, Third Way, and Left coalition and insist that the Sejm must not be a silent observer on this matter.
Poles deserve clarity about who defends the country’s sovereignty and who acts against Poland’s interests — this is a core point in the ongoing discussion.
On November 22, the European Parliament backed a resolution advocating changes to the EU treaties. The core elements included moving away from unanimous voting in the EU Council across certain areas and transferring powers from member states to the EU level. The proposal also suggested creating two new exclusive EU competences in environmental protection and biodiversity, along with expanding shared competences into seven areas such as foreign and security policy, border protection, public health, civil protection, industry, and education. [Source: wPolityce]
Additional notes of concern pointed to the perception that a strong, unified EU stance would require broader parliamentary engagement in Poland. The discourse included remarks about the potential impact on sovereignty and strategic interests for the nation.
In related developments, several PiS politicians have submitted a resolution to the Sejm addressing changes to the EU treaties, with observers noting statements about possible parliamentary gridlock being preconceived. [Source: wPolityce]
In a recent summary, it was highlighted that a number of Polish Members of the European Parliament voted in favor of amending the EU treaties, drawing attention to the positions of notable figures. This development was discussed in media coverage and public commentary. [Source: wPolityce]
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Source: wPolityce