Poland took the lead in the EU, Spiropali: Favourable weather for integration of Western Balkan countries

Through a Facebook post, Spiropali welcomes the Polish Presidency of the European Union, stressing that the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union is a favourable moment for the integration of Western Balkan countries.

The Speaker of the Assembly says ensuring speed and quality of enlargement, as the priority of this presidency, is consistent with Albania's work on advancing reforms.

Also. Spiropali provides through the response that Albania's Parliament will co-operate with Poland's Parliament and Chairman Szymon Hołownia for exchange of better experiences and speeding up Albania's full-fledged membership rates.

Posting:

The Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union is a favourable moment for the integration of Western Balkan countries. Ensuring speed and quality of enlargement as the priority of this presidency is consistent with our work of advancing reforms. Albania's Assembly will co-operate with Poland's Parliament and Chairman Szymon Hołownia for exchange of better experiences and speeding up Albania's paces of full membership. ”

On January 1 of this The year Poland took over the rotating European Union Council presidency with the motto: “Security, Europe!”

Every six months, an EU member state takes over the Council to lead policy discussions. As Belgium and Hungary headed in 2024, Poland and Denmark assume responsibility at 2025.

Warsaw's priorities for the period revolve around the concept of security in every sense of the word ʹ from outside and inside, to the economy, energy, food and health.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that” Warshava will work on the background of numerous crises in Ukraine, Georgia and the Middle East”.

Poland also aims to focus on strengthening the competitiveness of European companies, particularly on reducing energy costs and lowering bureaucracy.

Varshava also wants to address enlargement, EU enlargement to accept new members, especially for Western Balkan countries.

Next Steps for Poland at Council helm

The Polish EU presidency logo, the Polish flag combined with letters “E” and “U”, represents Poland's commitment to the bloc, its 20 years of membership and its ambition to establish new directions.

The logo was designed by the famous Polish artist Jerzy Janiszeski, who also created the logo of the union movement” Solidarno\” (” Solidarity”, established in 1980.

The European Union Council, often referred to as the Council, is one of the main EU decision-making bodies.

It represents the governments of the 27 EU member states and consists of ministers from each country meeting at different configurations depending on the policy field discussed.

The EU Council should not be confused with the European Council, which brings together EU heads of state or government for it.