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European Council meeting

23.03.2023

During the European Council meeting, EU leaders discussed Russian aggression against Ukraine and continued support for that country. The conversation also focused on issues of competitiveness, the single market, the economy, energy, and migration. The leaders' meeting also included an expanded Eurozone summit, with the participation of all 27 leaders. Poland was represented by Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister.

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"Poland will be the largest beneficiary of the European Peace Facility; up to 300 million euros in compensation for arms transferred to Ukraine will go to Poland within weeks. We expect additional 500-600 million euros in the following months." - declared the head of the Polish government at a press conference summarizing the meeting of EU leaders.

The European Council began with a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, with whom views were exchanged on key geopolitical issues and global challenges. This was followed by a wide-ranging discussion of Russian aggression against Ukraine. At this point, the leaders also held a videoconference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The European Council decided to urgently increase the production and supply of ammunition for the fight against the Russian aggressor. The leaders called for the immediate end of Russian aggression, respect for international humanitarian law, including laws on the treatment of prisoners of war, and the safe return of Ukrainians deported to Russia, especially children.

An important point in the discussion of economic issues, including EU competitiveness and the internal market, were the draft legislative acts and communications that the European Commission submitted just before the meeting. These refer to short-term measures already discussed at the February informal European Council on promoting EU production and technological capabilities relevant to achieving climate neutrality (Net Zero Industry Act), ensuring adequate critical raw materials (Critical Raw Materials Act), and adjustments in state aid (Temporary Crisis Framework). As called for by the February European Council, the Commission also presented a communication on long-term competitiveness and a communication marking the 30th anniversary of the internal market.

EU leaders summarized measures taken at the EU level to address high energy prices, reduce gas demand, ensure the security of supply, and gradually break dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Full text of the conclusions: LINK

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