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Poland takes over EU presidency with focus on security
By Marek Strzelecki, Lili Bayer and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW (Reuters) -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.
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 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
Spats, divisions mar start of Poland's EU presidency
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.
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.
Security tops agenda as Poland takes EU helm
Poland will chair the European Council — one of the bloc's legislative bodies made up of 27 national ministers from each member state, whose portfolios include different policy areas — for the second time after almost 14 years, when incumbent Prime Minister Donald Tusk was also in office.
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 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
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.
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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