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BackThe logo of the incoming Polish EU Presidency symbolises dynamics, positive energy and solidarity. Poland introduced the logo, the obligatory visual symbol of any EU Presidency, even before taking over the EU Presidency for the first time on 1 July 2011. Poland is part of the fourth Trio Presidency, which will also include the Danish and the Cypriot Council Presidency in 2012. Details of the plans of the Polish EU Presidency were not yet introduced officially. According to all accounts, immigration policy, the multiannual financial framework and the reform of the European monetary union will play an important part.
Poland wants to present herself as a modern state that is young at heart
The logo was designed by Jerzy Janiszewski. It was he, who created the word famous logo of "Solidarność" during the mass strikes in Poland in August 1980 almost exactly 31 years ago. The Polish government wants to use this logo to consciously build on this great historic tradition of "Solidarność". It will have symbolic significance, which reflects the importance of the event, the first Polish EU Council Presidency in history, announced the incoming Presidency. However, the six colourful arrow heads pointing upwards, the last holding the Polish flag, shall also symbolise economic "recovery", especially in Poland. Poland was the only Member State to come through the financial and economic crisis unharmed; her economy is growing stronger than in many other countries of the EU.
Main issues were not yet officially unveiled
The concrete topics of the Polish Presidency have not been officially announced yet; however, some information has already been leaked. As before, the Trio Presidency Poland, Denmark and Cyprus will have a joint programme; however, each Presidency will concentrate on certain topics. An important point will certainly be the multiannual financial framework of the EU as the first relevant discussions fall in the period of the Presidency. The future of the Single Market will also be a dominant topic. Neighbourhood policy will also play an important role and associated with it the Schengen Agreement. The Reform of the European monetary union will also most certainly be on the agenda. The accession negotiations with Croatia are on the home straight and might be completed. What is still unclear is whether Poland will hold elections in October. It might have negative consequences for the Presidency if the focus moves away from the EU towards national policy. Whether elections will take place or not lies in the hands of the Polish President Komorowski. One can only hope that the Polish EU Presidency also keeps an eye on the interests of workers and supports a more social Europe.
Further information:
Website of the Polish Presidency (Link only available from 1 July)
The logo was designed by Jerzy Janiszewski. It was he, who created the word famous logo of "Solidarność" during the mass strikes in Poland in August 1980 almost exactly 31 years ago. The Polish government wants to use this logo to consciously build on this great historic tradition of "Solidarność". It will have symbolic significance, which reflects the importance of the event, the first Polish EU Council Presidency in history, announced the incoming Presidency. However, the six colourful arrow heads pointing upwards, the last holding the Polish flag, shall also symbolise economic "recovery", especially in Poland. Poland was the only Member State to come through the financial and economic crisis unharmed; her economy is growing stronger than in many other countries of the EU.
Main issues were not yet officially unveiled
The concrete topics of the Polish Presidency have not been officially announced yet; however, some information has already been leaked. As before, the Trio Presidency Poland, Denmark and Cyprus will have a joint programme; however, each Presidency will concentrate on certain topics. An important point will certainly be the multiannual financial framework of the EU as the first relevant discussions fall in the period of the Presidency. The future of the Single Market will also be a dominant topic. Neighbourhood policy will also play an important role and associated with it the Schengen Agreement. The Reform of the European monetary union will also most certainly be on the agenda. The accession negotiations with Croatia are on the home straight and might be completed. What is still unclear is whether Poland will hold elections in October. It might have negative consequences for the Presidency if the focus moves away from the EU towards national policy. Whether elections will take place or not lies in the hands of the Polish President Komorowski. One can only hope that the Polish EU Presidency also keeps an eye on the interests of workers and supports a more social Europe.
Further information:
Website of the Polish Presidency (Link only available from 1 July)