Poland in the EU

Ministers held an exchange of views about the next steps in addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sport sector in the short, mid and long-term. The aim of the discussion was to contribute to the recovery of the sector and to build resilience in view of unpredictable future developments. Poland was represented by Minister Danuta Dmowska-Andrzejuk.

The main topic of discussion of EU foreign ministers was the relations between the European Union and China, including the preparation of the EU-China summit scheduled for June. Poland was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz.

The de-escalation of containment measures introduced in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, budgetary issues and the Conference on the Future of Europe were the main topics of the meeting of ministers for European affairs held in the form of video conference. Poland was represented by Minister Konrad Szymański.

On the occasion of today's anniversary of Poland's official request to start negotiations on an association agreement with the European Communities, we remind you of the most important dates and events in the process of Poland's integration with the European Union.

This year we celebrate the centenary of birth of Saint John Paul II - the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union and the John Paul II Foundation organised a conference on the 20th of May.

During the informal Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, EU ministers summarized measures taken to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and discussed the roadmap for strengthening the recovery in the European Union. Poland was represented by the Minister of Finance Tadeusz Kościński.

Ministers held an exchange of views about the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural and creative sectors. The discussion took place in the context of the gradual lifting of restrictions and the lessons learnt since the start of the pandemic. Poland was represented by Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński, Minister of Culture and National Heritage.

Ministers held an exchange of views on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on education and training across the EU, in particular in the context of the gradual lifting of containment measures. Poland was represented by the Minister of National Education, Dariusz Piontkowski.

The main topics of the meeting of EU foreign ministers were the Middle East Peace Process and the Southern Neighborhood of the EU. Poland was represented by Minister Jacek Czaputowicz.

Ministers in charge of internal market and industry met to discuss and provide input to the European Commission's finalisation of the upcoming EU recovery plan.