Poland has been a member state of the European Union since 1 May 2004, with the Treaty of Accession 2003 signed on 16 April 2003 in Athens as the legal basis for Poland's accession to the EU.

May 1, 2004 · Find out more about Poland‘s political system, economy and trade figures, its representation in the different EU institutions, and EU funding it receives.

Poland joined the European Union on May 1, 2004, under the Accession Treaty signed on April 16, 2003, in Athens. As an EU member state, Poland influences the decisions made within the European Union.

Feb 29, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union took a major step Thursday in ending its standoff with member state Poland, saying it would start releasing billions of euros that were frozen over what the bloc said were the previous Polish government’s backsliding on …

Poland has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004 under the Accession Treaty signed in Athens on 16 April 2003. As a member state, Poland has the power to influence EU decisions.

May 6, 2024 · The European Union’s executive has decided to end its 6-year dispute with member state Poland. It says Prime Minister Donald Tusk has initiated the necessary changes to reverse what the bloc called the previous government’s backsliding on democratic principles.

Sep 27, 2024 · EU ministers discuss the EU’s energy situation. Deputy Minister Krzysztof Bolesta participates in the Energy Council.

Jun 8, 2024 · Poland is one of 27 member states of the European Union (EU). The 20th anniversary of Poland in the EU was marked on 1 May 2024. Therefore, it’S an appropriate time to go over the steps that led to Poland’s accession to the EU.

Aug 30, 2024 · Poland's accession to the EU in 2004 provided a stable basis for economic development, funding of development projects and ensuring the country's participation in EU decision-making processes.

Apr 30, 2024 · 20 years of Poland in the European Union. 30.04.2024. This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Poland's accession to the European Union. This is certainly one of the most important events in the recent history of our country.

Apr 16, 2024 · Thirty years ago, the European Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States and Poland came into force. Twenty years ago, Poland, along with most of the Central and Eastern …

Dec 12, 2024 · On January 1, 2025, Poland assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, marking the start of a new Trio that includes Denmark and Cyprus. Preparations began in 2023 under the Law and Justice (PiS)-led Polish government.

Jun 14, 2024 · In the years leading up to EU membership, Poland’s trade with EU countries grew rapidly. By 2003, just before EU accession, exports of goods and services accounted for 33.4% of Polish GDP, up from 21.6% in 1994. Similarly, imports rose to 35.9% of GDP from 19.7%.

Jan 6, 2025 · Poland sought a leadership role in Europe, and now it has one. The EU presidency offers a chance to improve the position of Poland in Brussels, steer Europe on the right course with regard to security and resilience, and move US-EU relations forward on a constructive note.

May 22, 2019 · Fifteen years of Poland's membership in the European Union has opened up an opportunity to discuss the costs and benefits of the country's presence in the Community and examine the current state of the EU by Polish scholars.

Jan 31, 2025 · On January 1, Poland took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, marking the start of a six-month term that will shape EU policymaking during a time of geopolitical turbulence. From addressing security tensions to bolstering European competitiveness and advancing EU enlargement, Poland has its work cut for it in ...

Poland has prioritized a number of issues in the EU such as the energy sector, security and defense, and the Eastern partnership, the latter focusing on the EU Eastern neighbors, including Ukraine and Belarus.

Jan 27, 2025 · Poland is holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. After a controversial Hungarian presidency and political turbulence in France and Germany, European public opinion is looking to Poland, where an openly Eurosceptic government was ousted in the 2023 elections.This change has come at a time when the European Union is …

May 1, 2004 · For those who joined the European Union 20 years ago, life satisfaction has increased from 68% in 2004 to 89% in 2024, according to the latest Standard Eurobarometer. ... Poland is hosting the EU’s medical evacuation hub for Ukrainian patients in need of urgent treatment. To date, over 3 200 people have been transferred to receive specialised ...

Poland, [d] officially the Republic of Poland, [e] is a country in Central Europe.It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, bordered by Lithuania and Russia [f] to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. The territory is characterised by a varied …

Jan 1, 1995 · The newest list of the European Union member states and the dates of their accession in EU.

May 1, 2019 · Poland is an active and important member of the Union, engaged in key debates on its future, migration, climate and economic policy. Poland's EU membership strengthens the country’s international standing and brings many economic, political and social benefits.

3 days ago · "Poland is unfortunately an exception to the rule in Europe at the moment. This absolutely has to change." The comments from Tusk, whose country is the top military spender in NATO at 4.7 percent of gross domestic product, come as European countries scramble to formulate security guarantees for Ukraine and shore up the continent's ability to ...

2 days ago · “Poland is determined to cooperate on security issues related to Ukraine and the Russian-Ukrainian war with the European Union, with European allies such as the United Kingdom and Norway, and of ...

3 days ago · Faced with the prospect of a diminished US footprint in Europe, ... Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark and the European Union. ...

3 days ago · WARSAW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, as he set off for an emergency summit in Paris to discuss Europe's role in any ceasefire.

Jan 27, 2025 · Poland's President Andrzej Duda spoke to the BBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos Poland's president has said that gas flows from Russia to Western Europe should never be restored, even if ...

4 days ago · A smarter, smoother and more convenient alternative for Belgian skiers to reach their ski resort. Uber Ski simplifies winter travel, providing an easy connection from transportation hubs to ski resorts.; Available in France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden.; Belgian skiers can now rely on Uber for seamless trips to top European ski resorts.