On 1 January, Poland picked up the baton from Hungary at the helm of the EU and will hold the presidency of the Council of the EU during the first six months of the year. The Polish presidency comes at a transformative time for Europe, coinciding with the start of the new European Commission mandate. 

With the Russian aggression on Ukraine continuing relentlessly and geopolitical tensions at their highest in Europe’s recent history, Poland is focusing its priorities on the overarching theme of security. This includes external, internal, economic, energy, food and health security as well as ensuring the rule of law.

These priorities resonate with the European Economic and Social Committee’s commitment to fostering cohesion, safeguarding democratic values, and ensuring stable prosperity. ‘At the EESC, we are proud to stand as a reliable and engaged partner for the Polish presidency and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the political priorities that will define this new European cycle’, says EESC president Oliver Röpke.

At the request of the Polish presidency, the EESC will draft 14 exploratory opinions. Consult our new brochure and find out more about them and other EESC work during the first half of 2025. You can also discover who the EESC’s Polish members are and which organisations they represent. The brochure is available exclusively online in English, Polish, French and German. (ll)