The Chancellery of the Prime Minister has appointed Małgorzata Bojańczyk, Director of the Association for Sustainable Agriculture and Food in Poland, to the Council of Non-Governmental Organizations for Poland’s Presidency in the Council of the European Union.
The Council serves as a platform for dialogue, experience exchange, and the joint shaping of priorities for Poland’s presidency, utilizing the knowledge and expertise of non-governmental organizations. Council members will be responsible for co-creating the framework of Poland’s presidency to reflect a broad spectrum of social interests. One of the main goals of establishing this advisory body is to raise public awareness about the presidency and its significance for the European Union and Poland, as well as to provide expert support in various areas relevant to the presidency’s agenda.
Organizations that influence the development of civil society in all key areas, including those representing the “green” movement within the third sector, have submitted their representatives. The number and diversity of applications are impressive, and each candidate had to gain the support of at least ten NGOs or three federations. The fact that so many met these criteria highlights the level of engagement in our public life.
– emphasized Marek Krawczyk, Deputy Minister for Civil Society.
The Council consists of 34 members and was established at the initiative of Magdalena Sobkowiak, Undersecretary of State, who also serves as the Plenipotentiary for Poland’s preparation and Presidency in the EU Council, and Marek Krawczyk, Deputy Minister for Civil Society and Vice-Chairman of the Public Benefit Committee. The recruitment process was coordinated by the National Freedom Institute.
Social dialogue is one of the key priorities of our activities. We hope to make a valuable contribution to shaping the priorities of Poland’s presidency, focusing on building the competitiveness of Polish and European agriculture, sustainable food production, and supporting the role of women in the agri-food sector by eliminating barriers, promoting equality, and enhancing career opportunities in this industry.
– said Małgorzata Bojańczyk.
The Polish Association for Sustainable Agriculture and Food is a non-commercial initiative of a group of companies and individuals representing various sectors of the food responsibility chain. The Association undertakes numerous activities to promote, educate, and collaborate in the area of sustainable agriculture and food in Poland. In 2024, the Association celebrates its 10th anniversary.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Małgorzata Bojańczyk on her appointment to the Council of Non-Governmental Organizations for Poland’s Presidency in the EU Council.