Poland, European Union and the presidency

Poland takes over EU presidency with focus on security
Poland launched its presidency of the Council of the European Union on Friday mired in a diplomatic row with Hungary that underscored a deepening sense of political disunity across Europe just as it confronts a raft of major global challenges.
Bickering over EU presidency levels up in Poland
Bickering over Poland's holding of the six-month EU Council Presidency continues as the opposition PiS (ECR) party criticised the government's decision to hold the informal EU leaders' summit in Brussels instead of Warsaw.
Poland assumes presidency of EU Council, calls security 'top priority'
"We will do everything to ensure that Europe's security is a reality, not just an aspiration. I hope Poland will lead efforts that result in peace," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Poland says Hungarian envoy not welcome at event at start of EU presidency
Poland decided not to invite Hungary's ambassador to an event on Friday launching Warsaw's EU presidency after Budapest gave asylum to a former deputy minister who is under investigation over alleged misuse of public funds,
Poland inaugurates EU Council presidency with opening gala
An opening gala was held at the National Theatre in Warsaw as Poland inaugurated its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which it assumed on 1 January 2025. #EuropeNews
Gala held in Warsaw as Poland takes on EU Presidency
A gala was held in Warsaw on Friday as Poland officially assumed the presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025.
Ukraine must remain priority as Poland takes EU presidency – European Council president
António Costa, the President of the European Council, has emphasised the priority of supporting Ukraine in the near future at the opening ceremony of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Poland Backs $14.7 Billion in Funding for Nation’s First Nuclear Power Plant as EU Probes Project
Poland took another step in building its first nuclear power plant after the government greenlit as much as 60.2 billion ...
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Poland Faces Constitutional Crisis
A new report by MCC Brussels highlights the growing constitutional crisis in Poland under Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The ...
Poland takes helm of EU with pledge to counter Russian influence
Poland has pledged to make security a top priority during its six-month presidency of the European Union – focusing on ...
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Weak exports and dependence on piglet imports hurts Poland’s pig farms
Prices have yet to reach the desired level because of waning demand for Poland’s and, in general, European pork on foreign ...
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French defense minister calls for scrapping EU arms cash fund if it can’t be fixed
Sébastien Lecornu warned that if the program opens the door to non-EU arms producers, “it’s better to do nothing.” ...
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New protagonists: Why the EU’s future will be decided in central Europe
Poland has taken over presidency of the EU Council. Donald Tusk’s approach to Europe could not be less aligned with his ...
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Poland didn't invite Orban, Hungarian envoy to EU presidency opening event
The reason is Budapest granting political asylum to former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, who is ...
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Poland’s changing population mix turns political
The big draw is the country’s economy — Poland’s gross domestic product is 2.4 times larger than it was in 2004, the year it ...