MEPs debate Polish Presidency’s priorities with Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Strasbourg, 22 January 2025 – The European Parliament today debated the Polish Presidency’s priorities for the first half of 2025 with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The debate focused on the Presidency’s four main priorities:
- Strengthening Europe’s economy
- Building a more resilient and secure Europe
- Promoting democracy and human rights
- Addressing climate change and environmental challenges
In his opening speech, Prime Minister Tusk said that the Polish Presidency would work to make Europe “stronger, fairer, and more united.”
“We believe that Europe is facing a number of challenges, but that we can overcome them if we work together,” he said.
MEPs welcomed the Polish Presidency’s priorities, but also raised a number of concerns. Many MEPs expressed concern about the rule of law in Poland, and urged the Presidency to work to uphold the independence of the judiciary and the media.
Other MEPs raised concerns about the Polish government’s stance on migration and asylum. They urged the Presidency to work to find a common European solution to the migration crisis.
Prime Minister Tusk said that he was aware of the concerns raised by MEPs, and that he would work to address them during the Polish Presidency.
“I understand that there are different views on some of the issues that we will be discussing, but I believe that we can find common ground,” he said.
The debate was followed by a vote on a resolution on the Polish Presidency’s priorities. The resolution was adopted by a large majority.
The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will begin on 1 July 2025.
Press release – MEPs debate the Polish Presidency’s priorities with Prime Minister Donald Tusk
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