MAIN THEMES
Security first
A new priority for Europe: a strong European economy as a foundation; security on the agenda of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union. European defence capabilities and the military potential of NATO. Cooperation towards economic and energy security within the EU. Integration of defence resources, mobilisation of European industry, orders and long-term contracts for European companies. Energy security, fuels and resources security, food security, health and medicines security, resilience of critical infrastructure. Cyber security, tackling disinformation, responses to hybrid warfare, Migration trends vs. the safety of the European Union.
Important time: Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union
Strategy and priorities of the Polish leadership in the Council of the European Union. Its track record so far and the summary of the presidency halfway through. Common European defence and security policy. New challenges faced by member states – their efforts on the way to increasing the community’s defence capabilities. A new stage in cooperation between the European Union and the United States of America. EU support for Ukraine, contribution of the EU to Ukraine’s reconstruction, preparations for expansion. Energy security of the community with the principles of just transition in mind. European economy: competitive, innovative, low-emission – how to marry all that?
Energy and the green transition
How can we achieve the green transformation and transform the energy sector while promoting economic competitiveness? Regulations that take into account the new objectives of European economic policy, external conditions and risks. A sustainable, climate-neutral and environmentally friendly economy based on knowledge and technologies – an overarching goal and rational implementation. Accessible and clean energy at acceptable prices as a key condition for development, reindustrialisation and security. Revolution in the world of energy, fuels and raw materials: dynamics of change and conditions for acceleration, independence and efficiency. New, emission-free energy mix: investments in renewable sources, nuclear energy, network infrastructure and technologies.
Geopolitics, Europe, economy
Economy in new conditions. How to be effective, support development, and act responsibly in a volatile world? Support for Ukraine in a new political reality. European cohesion and solidarity – the prospects for expansion, expectations and fears. Allies, partners, adversaries: transatlantic relationships in a new perspective. In search of effective global models of co-existence and international economic cooperation. Access to resources and critical raw materials. Self-sufficiency and competitiveness of the European economy. Logistics of global trade, new trade routes and supply chains.
Investments and development
Large investments in European infrastructure, energy and industry. Acceleration? How to make sure that investments provide fuel for growth? Modern infrastructure in the face of new needs: reliable, safe, resilient. How to finance and realize investments in ground-breaking projects? EU funds, investors, banks and business in the face of internal threats, volatility and risk. Investments increasing competitiveness – conclusions of the Draghi report. How can business contribute to the programme? Potential beneficiaries, key industries, prioritized fields of expertise. Energy, security, defence as strategic criteria of European investments. Sustainable investments in green transport – in the face of epochal challenges.
Digitalisation, technologies, legislation
The digital agenda of the EU and Poland’s digitalisation strategy: aims, assumptions, tools and execution. Safe digital space. Cyber threats. How can digitalisation be used to solve, instead of exacerbating, problems? Innovative companies and technologies in Europe – preventing the outflow, conditions for successful commercialisation. Technologies of the future and their business utility – where to invest. Trustworthy artificial intelligence: how to create ecosystems for AI, at the same time reasonably stimulating and regulating it. Turbocharged digitalisation: support institutions, public funds, business-friendly legislation.
