Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Strasbourg on Wednesday morning, where, in the European Parliament, he will present the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is held under the heading “Security, Europo!”. Earlier, the Prime Minister will meet with EP head Roberta Metsola to discuss the details of the Presidency and present plans of the Polish government for the next six months.
The debate between MEPs and the head of the Polish government will begin at 10.30 p.m. and will take almost 2 hours. It will besides be attended by the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who will present the EC position on the Polish Presidency. According to data from the European Parliament, the debate will be broadcast live on the EP website to let European Union citizens to follow the discussion.
The Polish government implements the Polish Presidency under the motto “Security, Europo!” and proposes strengthening European safety in 7 dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health. As Prime Minister Tusk emphasizes, the aim of the Polish Presidency is to make a European safety alliance that will enable the European Union to respond effectively to safety challenges in Europe and in the world.
According to data from the European Commission, the European interior marketplace is 1 of the largest markets in the world, with over 500 million consumers. Therefore, the Polish Presidency focuses on economical growth and competitiveness to enable European companies to make and grow on abroad markets. As the European Bank for Reconstruction and improvement estimates, growth in the European Union can scope 2.5% in 2024.
Immediately after a visit to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Tusk will go to the Norwegian capital Oslo, where he will meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. At 5 p.m., a press conference was scheduled for both Heads of Government, during which they will discuss the results of the gathering and present plans for cooperation between Poland and Norway. According to data from the Ministry of abroad Affairs, Poland and Norway cooperate closely within NATO and the European Union, and carry out joint projects in the field of economy, energy and environment.
It is worth noting that the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU is simply a challenge and an chance to advance the Polish economy and culture in the European Union. As estimated by the Polish Information and abroad Investment Agency, the value of Polish exports of goods and services to the European Union amounts to over EUR 200 billion per year. Therefore, the Polish Presidency focuses on the improvement of economical relations with the countries of the European Union in order to let Polish companies to make and grow on abroad markets.
Finally, it is worth noting that the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU is an chance to advance the Polish brand and image in the European Union. As Prime Minister Tusk emphasizes, the aim of the Polish Presidency is to make a affirmative image of Poland in the European Union in order to enable Polish citizens to make and grow on abroad markets. According to data from the Ministry of abroad Affairs, Poland is 1 of the most dynamically developing countries of the European Union, with a advanced level of innovation and competitiveness.
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Polish Presidency of the EU Council: safety and economical Growth
