Warsaw announced plans for “continued support for Ukraine and its restoration,” as well as an intention to “increase pressure on Russia and its allies.”
Poland became President of the Council of the European Union for the second time on January 1, 20 years after the country joined the EU. Warsaw has identified strengthening European security on all dimensions due to the threat from Russia as its top priority. This is discussed on the website of the Polish Presidency of the EU.
“The Polish presidency will support activities to strengthen European security in all its dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health,” said the program of the EU Council Presidency.
The Polish Presidency pledges to strive to respect and uphold EU principles and values, while emphasizing the special role of civil society.
In explaining its priorities, the Polish presidency points to “rising geopolitical tensions, the erosion of the rules-based international order and hybrid attacks against European democracy and security.” All this “obliges us to defend the values on which the community was founded, such as democracy, freedom and the rule of law.”
“For Europe, this is a time of trial and decision. The EU must protect itself and its citizens and take care of its closest neighbors. It must give Europeans a sense of security and prospects for development… To make Europe safer, we need the unity of the European Union and its willingness to work with partners who share our values, including those who aspire to become members of the EU We will support the enlargement of the EU based on merit – accepting new members is a geopolitical imperative and an opportunity to spread stability and economic growth across the continent,” it said. program.
The Polish presidency announced plans for “continued support for Ukraine and its restoration,” as well as its intention to “increase pressure on Russia and its allies.”
In defining its defense goals, Poland insists on “coordinated and ambitious action that complements NATO’s efforts.”
“There is a need to improve defense preparedness by increasing military spending, strengthening the defense industry and closing gaps in defense capabilities will support these measures and push for an in-depth discussion on funding in defense in the EU time, the member states must increase defense spending and keep them at a level that meets the threats,” said Warsaw.
As you know, the Polish presidency replaces the Hungarian one and, according to the rules of rotation of EU Council presidents, will last for six months. From July 2025, the chairmanship will be transferred to Denmark.
Let’s remember that the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, in his New Year’s address to the country, said that the war in Ukraine is “absolutely decisive” for the security of Poland. Accordingly, the Polish position regarding this war is consistent and unchanging – victory must be for Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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