Poland has officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union with a gala event, emphasizing its role in European defence and solidarity.
Key priorities include enhancing European defence capabilities in response to security challenges from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and addressing migration issues.
The event highlighted the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Poland and Hungary, particularly regarding asylum and political disputes.
Protests by Polish farmers against EU trade agreements and agricultural imports underscored local discontent with EU policies during the presidency.
