In May 2026 the EU Affairs Committee (SUE) held 6 meetings, no. 138-143.
During these meetings the Committee:

• pursuant to Article 7(4) of the Cooperation Act, considered:
  • proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on digital networks, amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, Directive 2002/58/EC and Decision No 676/2002/EC and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/1971, Directive (EU) 2018/1972 and Decision No 243/2012/EU (Digital Networks Act) (COM(2026) 16) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 142],
  • proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 as regards ceasing the invalidation of allowances in the market stability reserve (COM(2026) 153) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 142],
• pursuant to Article 11(1) of the Cooperation Act, considered information on the position the Council of Ministers intends to take during consideration of draft EU legal acts at the meetings of:
  • General Affairs Council, 26 May 2026 - 2025/0900(APP), COM(2025) 570, 571 [mtg no. 140],
  • Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 8-9 June 2026 - COM(2025) 555, 836, 837, 838, 847, 994, COM(2026) 11, 16 [mtg no. 142],
  • Justice and Home Affairs Council, 4-5 June 2026 - COM(2022) 695, (2025) 463 [mtg no. 143],
• pursuant to Article 151(1) of the Standing Orders of the Sejm and Article 3(2) of the Cooperation Act, considered:
  • report from the Commission on Energy Efficiency financing in Europe An assessment of public spending for energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings (COM(2026) 118) together with the Government position [mtg no. 138],
  • communication from the Commission: Communication on the EU's eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine (COM(2026) 82) together with the Government position [mtg no. 138],
  • Council of Ministers' information on the Foreign Affairs Council (development) meeting planned for 18 May 2026 [mtg no. 140],
  • Council of Ministers' information on the Foreign Affairs Council meeting (trade) planned for 22 May 2026 [mtg no. 139],
  • communication from the Commission: Strategy for the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Europe (COM(2026) 117 together with the Government position [mtg no. 142],
  • communication from the Commission on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy (COM(2026) 111) together with the Government position [mtg no. 142],
• pursuant to Article 151(1) of the Standing Orders of the Sejm, considered:
  • proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures (COM(2025) 989) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 138],
  • proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2001/18/EC and 2010/53/EU as regards the placing on the market of genetically modified micro-organisms and the processing of organs (COM(2025) 1031) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 139],
  • proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards simplifying and reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/123 as regards the support of the European Medicines Agency for the expert panels on medical devices and Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as regards the list of Union harmonisation legislation referred to in its Annex I (COM(2025) 1023) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 139],
  • proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869 (COM(2025) 1006) together with the draft position of the Republic of Poland [mtg no. 140],
• according to the proposal of the Committee Bureau, didn't raise any comment to the following EU documents:
  • pursuant to Article 7(4) of the Cooperation Act – to 3 draft legislative acts: COM(2026) 159, 450 [mtg no. 139], COM(2026) 135 [mtg no. 142],
  • pursuant to Article 8(2) of the Cooperation Act – to 15 draft legal acts: COM(2026) 130, 154, 162, 163, 167, 169 [mtg no. 139], COM(2026) 172, 176, 177 [mtg no. 142], COM(2026) 50, 181, 185, 187, 188, 189 [mtg nr 143],
  • pursuant to Article 151(1) of the Standing Orders of the Sejm and Article 3(2) of the Cooperation Act – to 14 documents: COM(2026) 156, 160, 164, 165, 166 [mtg no. 139], COM(2026) 158, 178, 380 [mtg no. 142], COM(2026) 168, 173, 174, 180, 191, 850 [mtg no.143],
• considered, prepared pursuant to Article 3(1) of the Cooperation Act, information for the Sejm and Senate of the Republic of Poland on the Republic of Poland's participation in the activities of the European Union in July - December 2025 (Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union) (paper no. 2422) [mtg no. 140],
• pursuant to Article 18(4) of the Cooperation Act, considered the information on legislative work related to the implementation of directives for which the transposition deadline already expired or would expire within the next three months (as of 3 April 2026) [mtg no. 141, 143]

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In May 2026 information on and documents of SUE meetings no. 138-143, provided by the EU Affairs Committee secretariat, were published in the EDL-S (European Legislative Documents in the Sejm) and IPEX databases.

• 14.05.2026, consideration of information on age verification for users on the internet and social media – available methods, international experiences, and regulatory directions in Poland and the European Union (including the development of the European Digital Identity Wallet) [mtg no. 109].

• 27.05.2026, discussion of the current situation and plans of the government and the Ministry of Climate and Environment regarding beekeeping in Poland. Presentation of information and discussion on, among other things, the National Natural Resources Restoration Plan (NPR) in connection with the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) – assumptions, current status [mtg no. 120].

• 13.05.2026, consideration of the draft desideratum on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement [mtg no. 107].

• 14.05.2026, consideration of information on the country's medicine safety and strengthening the capacity to produce medicines and active substances in Poland and the European Union in the context of numerous armed conflicts, catastrophes, and natural disasters (presented by representatives of the Ministries of: Health, the Interior and Administration, and National Defence) [mtg no. 138].

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• Presidential Troika Meeting (Hungary, Denmark, Ireland, the European Parliament)

• Opening Session
  Welcoming address: Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament, Verona Murphy, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann
• Session I: Europe in a Changing World Order: Security, Enlargement and the Role of Parliaments
  The enlargement of the EU is a geopolitical necessity. What is the role of the EU and Europe in a changing world order that is marked by uncertainty and new security challenges? How can European Parliaments support candidate countries?
  Keynote speakers: Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Niko Peleshi, Speaker of the Parliament of Albania, Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament
  Exchange of views and questions to the panel
• Session II: Democratic Resilience in Times of Change
  How can parliaments strengthen democratic resilience in the face of misinformation, technological change and declining institutional trust?
  Keynote speakers: Richard Youngs, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe, Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, Stig Ørskov, CEO of WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers
  Exchange of views and questions to the panel
• Visit to the Danish Armed Forces site on Nyholm Island

• Session III: Ensuring Continuity and Security in Times of Hybrid Threats
  How can parliaments prepare for and respond to hybrid threats that may disrupt their operations — such as disinformation, physical intrusions, or disruptions to infrastructure? What measures can strengthen institutional resilience and ensure the continued functioning of parliamentary democracy under pressure?
  Keynote speakers: Hanna Smith, Professor of Practice, University of Vaasa, Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Francina Armengol, President of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
  Exchange of views and questions to the panel
• Closing Session
  Adoption of the Conclusions, Final Remarks
  Closing remarks by Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament

6 May 2026, Brussels, The role of the EU and its member states in supporting global accountability mechanisms, including universal jurisdiction, international courts and special tribunals, Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) organised by the Subcommittee on Human Rights of the EP (DROI)

• Welcoming words and opening remarks: Mounir Satouri, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs
• Session I – Supporting global accountability and the International Criminal Court
  Nicolas Guillou, Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
  Laurant Havas, Head of Division for EU External Relations Law and Public International Law, EEAS
  Zoe Paris, Advocacy Coordinator, Coalition for the ICC
  Debate with MEPs and Members of national parliaments
• Session II – Supporting universal jurisdiction and special tribunals
  Kate Orlovsky, International Bar Association (IBA), Director, Hague Office
  Anton Korynevych, Director of the Directorate General for International Law and Legal Counteraction to Aggression, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (online)
  Debate with MEPs and Members of national parliaments
• Conclusions: Mounir Satouri, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights

6 May 2026, Brussels, How can we improve living and working conditions in the EU? The role of minimum wage protection and collective bargaining, Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) organised by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament (EMPL)

• Welcoming words: Li Andersson, Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
• Introductory remarks: Mario Nava, Director General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
• Session I - What are the aims of the Directive and how have they been impacted by the Court of Justice judgment in Case C-19/23 (Denmark v Parliament and Council)?
  Keynote speech by Sacha Garben, Permanent Professor of EU law at the Legal Studies Department of the College of Europe
  Joint debate with Members of national parliaments and the European Parliament
• Session II - Where do we stand with the implementation of the Directive?
  Keynote speech by Thorsten Schulten, Political Scientist and Head of the collective bargaining archive in Hans Böckler Foundation
  Joint debate with Members of national parliaments and the European Parliament
• Closing remarks: Li Andersson, Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs