‘Security, Europe!’ Poland assumes presidency of the Council of the EU

On 1 January, Poland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Hungary. Poland assumes the presidency for the second time since the country joined the EU in 2004. “This presidency will be groundbreaking in many ways,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a statement. “It begins during a challenging time marked by conflicts, and our task will be to convince all 27 EU member states that Europe can continue to be the safest, most stable place on Earth. Security will be our top priority during the upcoming six months.” He also said Poland wouldRead More