The 2025 Polish Presidency of the Council - Projecting Values With One Hand Tied Behind the Back

Abstract

Poland’s 2025 Presidency of the Council of the EU arrives at a moment of political turbulence and high stakes, with security as its flagship theme. This short period will see the return of Donald Trump, the volatile German snap parliamentary election, and the buildup to Poland's own presidential election. While Poland’s government promises a fresh, value-driven approach, its own challenges in fully restoring the rule of law and balancing pragmatism with EU ideals may temper its ambitions.

Keywords

• Council Presidency
• Rechtsstaatsprinzip
• Rule of Law
• Rechtsstaatsprinzip