Talk Eastern Europe Episode 206: Poland prepares to take over the EU presidency
Dec 29, 2024
Tomasz Zając, an analyst at the Polish Institute of International Affairs, discusses Poland's upcoming presidency of the EU. He shares insights on Poland's strategic priorities, particularly in security and defense, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Zając emphasizes the importance of Poland's leadership style compared to Hungary's and outlines initiatives like the European Defense Industrial Program. He also highlights Poland's role in supporting Ukraine's membership and fostering regional cooperation with Moldova and Georgia.
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Orbán's Peace Mission
- Viktor Orbán's so-called peace mission used the EU Council presidency logo.
- This contradicted the EU's stance on the war, leading to boycotts and downgraded meeting attendance.
Focus on Security
- The Polish EU presidency focuses on "A Secure Europe," emphasizing tangible deliverables.
- It aims to influence discussions about financing EU defense, not just generating ideas.
EDIP and Defense
- The EDIP (European Defence Industry Programme) file is a key deliverable for the Polish presidency.
- The Hungarians were supposed to close it, but Poland may take over, aligning with their defense goals.
