President Nawrocki has written to Prime Minister Tusk regarding the EU emissions trading system, warning of its negative impact on Poland's industry and citizens' energy costs.
President Nawrocki addressed a letter to Prime Minister Tusk, concerning the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), emphasizing the detrimental effects this policy has had on Polish industry and energy bills for citizens. Minister Karol Rabenda from the President's Chancellery shared details of their correspondence on social media, highlighting that the European Council is set to meet on March 19 to discuss the future of the ETS.
In the letter, Nawrocki pointed out that after 20 years of the ETS, Europe is losing its industrial base, jobs, and overall competitiveness. He noted that production is fleeing the EU, while global emissions continue to rise. This situation, as emphasized by Rabenda, indicates that Poland should not agree to policies that threaten its industrial sector and increase living costs for its citizens.
Nawrocki began the correspondence by tracing the historical context, asserting that Europe’s economic success is fundamentally linked to a strong industrial sector. He warned that without robust industrial activity, Europe risks not only losing competitiveness but also its ability to shape its own economic future. This correspondence raises significant implications regarding Poland's stance on EU environmental policies and its prospective actions in upcoming discussions with European leaders.
