Speaking to the media, Motyka stressed that Poland is not at risk of fines. He explained that the current government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk of the Civic Coalition, is systematically addressing delays caused by the previous Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the European Commission announced it had formally taken Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to submit the finalized and updated NECP on time.
EU rules require member states to update their national plans every five years and prepare a new plan every ten years, with energy and climate ministers responsible for drafting the documents.
Minister Motyka responds to EU court complaint
“Poland is not facing penalties under the ECJ process. The government is gradually eliminating past delays and accelerating work,” minister Motyka told the Polish state news agency PAP.
The politician added that the ministry is currently updating the country’s nuclear energy policy, with the NECP expected to go through government committees by the end of the year, followed by a binding resolution from the Council of Ministers before being sent to Brussels.
According to Motyka, the reforms aim to simplify electricity bills and gradually reduce costs for consumers in the coming years.
Delays in Poland’s climate plan spark EU complaint
The National Energy and Climate Plan outlines how EU member states intend to meet the bloc’s climate targets. In Poland, the plan was originally drafted over 18 months by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, but following a cabinet reshuffle it was transferred to the Ministry of Energy, now led by Motyka.
While the plan has yet to be formally adopted, government ministries have publicly blamed each other for the delays. Urszula Zielińska, Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment from the Civic Coalition, told Polish news outlet Onet.pl that the complaint could have been avoided.
She clarified that the European Commission had already urged the Polish government twice to submit the updated document, most recently on 12 March 2025, but EU officials later lost patience and announced they would take Poland to the European Court of Justice.
On 8 October 2025, she also shared online an open letter signed by 25 non-governmental organizations, calling on the Minister of Energy to accelerate work on updating the National Energy and Climate Plan. She stressed that “without a clear plan and consistent action, a meaningful energy transition in Poland is difficult to achieve.”
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Source: IAR/PAP/Onet.pl/X/@Ula_Zielinska