Polish Presidency of the EU Council

On 1 January 2025, Poland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time, following its first tenure in 2011. This presidency marks the beginning of a new presidency trio and coincides with a fresh institutional cycle, setting the stage for renewed priorities and challenges. Poland takes on this role at a particularly complex moment, inheriting numerous unresolved issues while facing political instability in key EU member states and the upcoming presidential election at home. Moreover, the return of Donald Trump to the White House introduces fresh uncertainties in transatlantic relations, potentially reshaping Europe’s strategic policies. Against this backdrop, Poland has adopted the slogan “Secure Europe” as the guiding theme of its presidency. This insight tends to analyse how Warsaw will navigate the challenges ahead and whether it can effectively advance its vision of secure and stabile Europe amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, by analysing Poland’s key priorities that will shape its presidency.