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You. Hello ladies and gentlemen.

I would like to welcome everyone to the meeting with the Prime Minister.

Thank you,

I am very happy that we can host you today in Warsaw.

The head of the European Council is with us.

As you can imagine, we have a lot of topics. Europe is at a critical moment.

It's pretty much a global problem, wars, uncertainty on fuel markets. Of course.

The internal situation in many European countries, the political situation, our internal discussions, and today's topic,

the future financial framework of the EU, for Poland is of key essence.

I would like to thank you, my dear friend, very much.

And not for the first time, for the full trust shown for Poland, and for me personally,

we've talked about how to build these synergies respecting the national interests and circumstances of individual countries.

Poland is in a very special situation and at the same time, because of the past, and you,

because of your current position, we always talk about how to strengthen the EU as a whole. This is not an easy task.

I would like to thank you for understanding these few very special dimensions insofar as Poland goes.

In the context of European funds,

our cooperation so far has brought very good effects from the perspective of Poland and the EU if we are talking about the big program Safe.

We are talking about historical decisions, and your participation in this process was paramount.

Historical processes like funding security, safe borders, preparing ourselves for possible attack, co-financing the eastern flank, all that became possible thanks to the involvement of the President of the Council of Europe and Poland was one of the main beneficiaries in this dimension,

not because we are so greedy, but because we have such partners as President Costa,

understanding what is of the interest of Poland and Europe, and that these are convergent interests.

In the current times of political chaos and uncertainty,

we need politicians.

Decision leaders that will confirm something which is.

Clear for anyone who is realistic in assessing. The reality.

I'm talking about a difficult situation in the world, but a strong position of the EU and the strong position of Poland.

Our task is such activity, including financial decisions,

so that Member States in a national dimension and the EU as a whole will become ever stronger,

ever more resilient. And in the face of threats. That are present in many dimensions.

I have informed about the situation on the eastern border of the EU,

what is our assessment in the perspective of upcoming months insofar as the war.

I have shared information that we received from our friends,

including from the United States, and all that. Builds one obvious thing.

The shared obligation of the entire EU, and our Polish obligation is to be well prepared for various scenarios,

and it requires effort and also financial effort.

Today we are the participants of this process, maybe not a revolution,

but very deep changes in the philosophy of the European budget. We are very much in favor.

Of maintaining the cohesion policy support for agriculture, because these are the aspects that are related to our security for some time already, people understand that the independent European agriculture,

this is also the aspect of security, autonomy, sovereignty, so looking for new solutions, looking at the competitiveness of Europe,

looking for means for security, for the cooperation and development of our military capabilities.

At the same time, we remember about the foundation of the development of this part of this continent,

including Poland, which is the best example. That includes funds for cohesion and agriculture.

We will be searching for various possibilities for new means.

The European budget is in the interests of every Member State, for sure, Poland.

Also thanks to our cooperation, Poland was, is and will be the greatest beneficiary of EU funds.

We know that our needs are also very peculiar,

and you also know and understand that in the European Council.

So every time when I defend the interests of Poland and the financial security of Poland,

I try to find things that are in common, that we share in all European.

States and because of our experience, you were the Prime Minister, I was the head of the European Council, for sure, we will find a lot of things in common,

a lot of projects, and I'm convinced that I will be able to count on you,

as I was able in the past, and you'll be able to count on Poland.

Please allow me to tell everyone about the dramatic thing that happened in Poland,

the With the railway disaster in Sokolniki, our services are working.

This is yet another example of such a disaster happening as at a railway crossing, so we don't only need the emergency actions, as I've said, the services are on site,

there are people who are seriously hurt and we don't know if there will be any casualties,

but This means that we need to immediately start very serious work on making our legal provisions more stringent for those who systematically force those railway crossings. This has to end, unfortunately.

The persuasion doesn't work, so we need to make those legal provisions more stringent,

and my proposals here will be very tough.

Thank you very much, Prime Minister, and I would like to ask Mr António Costa to take the floor now. Mr.

Prime Minister, dear Donald, first of all,

thank you very much for your warm welcome here in Warsaw and our very good talk as always.

It is essential for me to listen directly to you.

In your capital to understand your national priorities and expectations and to properly prepare the upcoming meetings of the European Council.

That is why I'm now visiting the capitals of the member states. It has a special meaning. To be here with you, dear Donald.

Your experience and wisdom give you a unique voice in the European Council.

All of our colleagues trust you and with you,

Polish positions, concerns, and initiatives are highly evaluated.

As a country on the European Union's eastern flank,

Poland stands at the forefront of the security challenges facing our continent and plays a vital role in shaping Europe's response to them. Our unwavering support for Ukraine matters.

Ukraine is defending not only its own sovereignty, but also Europe's security.

Poland, as Ukraine's neighbor and a key supporter of its defense,

is playing a particularly important role in that effort.

This is why strengthening our support to Ukraine must go hand in hand with strengthening our own collective preparedness and protecting our own borders.

Russian threats highlight the need for Europe to ensure it has the capabilities to respond swiftly and effectively to any threat.

We must continue our efforts to decisively strengthen Europe's defense readiness and ensure that we are prepared by 2030.

Today I discussed with Prime Minister Tusk the European Union budget for the period 2028 to 2034.

We need to better this new challenge we are facing.

We need a European budget that gives the means to deliver on our common priorities.

Defense and security are key are key areas,

as our competitiveness, innovation, and strategic resilience.

At the same time,

the budget must continue to support our agriculture and cohesion policies, both essential. To Europe's prosperity and development.

Of course, like national budgets,

the European Union budget must deliver on its priorities within the limits of finite resources.

Most of it is financed through Member States' national contributions.

And we need to keep those contributions within reasonable limits.

That is why a substantial package of so-called new own resources,

the new revenue streams for the European Union, will be an essential part of an overall agreement.

One thing is clear we cannot afford any delay.

We must reach an agreement by the end of this year to continue that EU support for our farmers,

businesses, students, researchers, and innovators continues without interruption in 2028. The responsibility is ours.

We must now engage in the final stage of these negotiations with determination and the European spirit.

And I know I can count on you, Donald,

and on your great experience with difficult European negotiations.

Beyond our future budget, we need to make our economy stronger.

A competitive Europe is a crucial element of our strategic autonomy.

And I think that Europe has a lot to learn from Poland's economic success history.

Europe needs to create better conditions for European industries and businesses to innovate,

thrive and grow, and better opportunities and quality jobs for our citizens.

This is what the European Union's One Europe, one market agenda is all about. We need to accelerate its implementation. That agenda also focuses on affordable energy.

This is fundamental for Europe's competitiveness, especially for our industry.

Ensuring affordable and competitive energy prices is key, both for our citizens and for our industry.

Therefore, we need to intensify our work to reduce energy costs while pursuing our efforts to the clean transition and decarbonisation in the technology neutral way. That means nuclear or renewables.

Also here, Poland's performance has been very impressive,

especially considering its historical legacy.

Europe's strength lies in our unity, and Poland's voice is an essential part of that strength.

By bringing our efforts together, we can build a union that is more secure,

more competitive, and better prepared to meet the challenge of the future.

Thank you very much, dear Donald. Thank you.

In a nutshell, be like Poland. Chinquemeparto