– It is now difficult to mention everyone by name whom I would like to thank. But there will be one exception here: Jerzy Buzekour president has decided not to run for the position of MEP again, said the President of the European Parliament.
Following the words of the President of the European Parliament There was applause in the halland Jerzy Buzek received a standing ovation.
– I would really like to take this opportunity and I would like to congratulate you, pay tribute to everything you have done for this House. Thank you, Metsola said to Buzek. She said the last word in Polish.
Jerzy Buzek ends his mission in the European Parliament. MEPs thank you
The recording from the EP meeting room was published on social media by, among others, MEP Tomasz Frankowski. “We said goodbye to Jerzy Buzek, who is ending his political career, with a standing ovation. Thank you! And tomorrow we will start the campaign,” the deputy said.
Janina Ochojska she, in turn, said that Jerzy Buzek “gave a lot to Europe.” “He served with his wisdom, empathy and ethical attitude towards difficult decisions. Jerzy, you are still needed by Poland and Europe” – said the MEP and president of the Polish Humanitarian Action.
A day earlier, the chairman of the European People's Party expressed his thanks to Buzek via social media Manfred Weber. “Thank you for 20 years devoted to the European Parliament and the EPP,” he wrote.
European Parliament elections 2024. Jerzy Buzek – 20 years in the European Parliament
Jerzy Buzek ran for the European Parliament for the first time in 2004 from the lists Civic Platform. Since then, the former prime minister has served in the chamber continuously for 20 years. In the years 2009-2012 he served as the President of the European Parliament. In 2014, he was the chairman of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. In the 2019 elections, he successfully ran for re-election from the Silesian constituency, winning a record 422,000 votes. votes.
On Wednesday, the PO vice-chairman and the president Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski confirmed earlier media reports, informing that Jerzy Buzek would not run in the upcoming elections.
– We all regret this. We urged the Prime Minister to do this, because together with… Jan Olbrycht They are among our most respected MEPs, said Trzaskowski.
The new “number one” in the Silesian district is the Minister of State Assets Borys Budka. – We have a special time, because two – in my opinion, the best MEPs from the province. Silesia – Jan Olbrchyt and Jerzy Buzek – are leaving after 20 years. Hence, I was given a difficult task to try to build as much support as possible in the province. Silesia for our team – commented the minister.
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