At the European Parliament, on the initiative of PiS delegation head Adam Bielan and MEP Marlena Maląg, a meeting was held between MEPs from the Law and Justice delegation and representatives of NSZZ “Solidarność” — Piotr Duda, president of the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union “Solidarność,” and his deputies. The discussions focused on current legislative work underway in the European Parliament regarding employment policy and its significance for Polish workers and businesses, as well as European Union budget issues, climate policy, and the ETS system.
The PiS delegation welcomed the adoption of the revised European Works Councils Directive, which strengthens worker representation in large companies. At the same time, it took a critical stance toward the draft so-called “Fair Transition at Work Directive,” describing it as a bureaucratic half-measure that does not solve the problems caused by the Green Deal.
“There is no bigger scam than the Green Deal,” it was emphasized during the meeting.
MEPs pointed out that despite a 24 percent reduction in emissions in Europe, global emissions are rising—by 290 percent in China, and in India by 178 percent. In their view, relocating industry outside Europe increases emissions and destroys jobs. They called for a reform of the ETS system and greater transparency in the use of funds generated by it—including 90 billion zlotys, which in Poland were allocated mainly to current budget expenditures.
The delegation also highlighted positive examples of a rational transition, such as the modernization of the power plant in Ostrołęka, carried out in dialogue with “Solidarity” and to the benefit of the country’s energy security.
In the section on the EU budget, attention was drawn to the threat of funding cuts after 2028—particularly in the areas of agriculture and cohesion policy. It is estimated that agricultural funds across the EU could be reduced by as much as 100 billion euros, which would hit Polish farmers and local governments hard.
The need to reform the EU’s climate policy was also emphasized. It was noted that the EU today resembles “the Titanic heading toward an iceberg”—the European Commission is held hostage by ideological decisions, and the European Parliament is paralyzed by political divisions.
The meeting confirmed the shared position of the Law and Justice (PiS) delegation and the “Solidarity” Trade Union (NSZZ “Solidarność”) on defending jobs, protecting industry, and opposing the harmful effects of the Green Deal.
The PiS delegation announced that it would continue its efforts in the European Parliament to promote a just transition, a strong Polish economy, and workers’ rights, free from ideology and bureaucracy.
After the meeting, the Law and Justice delegation, together with representatives of NSZZ “Solidarność,” laid flowers at the Esplanade of Solidarity.
