An extraordinary National Security Council (RBN) meeting is under way at the Presidential Palace. President-elect Karol Nawrocki, Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk are jointly discussing key challenges: the NATO summit in The Hague and Poland’s energy security.
A new start at the National Security Council
Today’s meeting of the National Security Council (RBN) is more than a routine session. For the first time in history, President-elect Karol Nawrocki is taking part in the meeting, invited by Andrzej Duda. The presence of the country’s most senior officials underlines the importance of the topics on the agenda and signals a new phase of cooperation at the top of the state.
Poland at the NATO summit in The Hague
Priorities and challenges
A NATO summit will take place in The Hague in just a few days, where Poland intends to present its position on key security issues. The priorities include:
- Strengthening the cohesion of the Alliance and transatlantic ties
- Clearly defining Russia as a long-term threat
- Support for Ukraine
- Increasing defence spending by European states
These issues are expected to be reflected in the summit’s final communiqué which, as Polish representatives emphasise, should be concise but substantive.
Poland's energy security: challenges and investments
Resilience of the power system
The second pillar of the RBN’s discussions is energy security. The topic has taken on particular importance after recent grid failures in Western Europe, which showed how easily critical infrastructure can be paralysed. Poland is focusing on:
- Developing strategic energy investments
- Diversifying energy sources
- Strengthening the resilience of the power system against crises and cyber threats
Poland and EU energy policy
In recent months, Poland has been actively taking part in work on reforming the EU’s energy security framework. Key measures include, among others, moving away from imports of raw materials from Russia, developing renewable energy sources and simplifying regulations for investors.
| Key Polish energy measures | Description |
|---|---|
| Diversification of energy sources | Investments in renewables, gas, nuclear, reducing imports from Russia |
| Grid modernisation | Strengthening infrastructure and cybersecurity |
| International cooperation | Active participation in EU and NATO initiatives |
Shared responsibility for the future
Today’s RBN meeting shows that Poland’s security is not only a matter for politicians but a shared responsibility of all state institutions. The cooperation of the president, the president-elect and the prime minister signals that, in the face of global challenges, Poland is betting on unity and strategic thinking.
I thank President Andrzej Duda for the invitation to the National Security Council meeting. Poland’s energy security is the foundation of our sovereignty and the stability of our economy. Coal, nuclear and common sense, not the Green Deal written in Brussels. Poland must be energy independent! – President-elect Karol Nawrocki
The National Security Council with the participation of Karol Nawrocki, Andrzej Duda and Donald Tusk is an important step in building a strong, resilient and modern Poland. Preparations for the NATO summit and investments in energy security show that our country not only responds to threats but actively shapes its future on the international stage.
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