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
Hungarian envoy ‘not welcome’ at Poland’s EU presidency gala
Hungary’s ambassador to Warsaw is not welcome at Friday’s inauguration gala of the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, a government minister said.
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.
Poland kicks off presidency of EU Council with an eye on security
Poland has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, following Hungary's controversial tenure. #EuropeNews
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.
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EU presidency passes from Putin-whispering Hungary to hawkish Poland
By Wojciech Kosc in Warsaw It’s a wild swing at the top of the EU as we enter 2025. Poland has just assumed the rotating ...
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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 ...
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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Poland’s EU presidency, borders, environment: what’s coming up
Poland took over the rotating EU Council presidency on January 1with the motto ‘Security, Europe!’. The work programme of the Polish presidency, which will lead the EU Council’s activities over ...
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Poland skips Hungarian ambassador at EU handover: Szijjártó responds
Poland did not invite the Hungarian ambassador to the transfer of powers in the EU. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó sharply ...