Poland in the OECD

Russian aggression against Ukraine and the strengthening of security cooperation in the Baltic Sea were the main topics of a meeting of Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) political directors.

Undersecretary of State Henryka Mościcka-Dendys presented French Ambassador Étienne de Poncins with the instrument of ratification of the Treaty for Enhanced Cooperation and Friendship between the Republic of Poland and the French Republic. The document confirms that our country has completed all ratification procedures and is now eventually bound by the Treaty.

Poland's top diplomat took part in the first session of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe held in Vienna on 4 December.

For the third time in history, Poland has been elected to UNESCO's World Heritage Committee-body responsible for the implementation of the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The election for the 2025-2029 term testifies to Poland's strong position in the international heritage protection system and recognises our long-standing expertise.

The College of Europe has opened applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/27 academic year. In response to the growing need in Europe for experts in security, the College of Europe in Natolin is proud to announce the new study track within the Advanced MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies: European Security and Strategy. Candidates have until 14 January 2026 to submit their online application.

Poland holds the presidency of the CBSS from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, taking over from Estonia. The Polish Presidency aims to continue the practical cooperation undertaken and built on achievements of the previous presidencies, in line with the CBSS long-term priorities:

Permanent Representation of Poland to the OECD is delighted to invite you to the conference "The Future and Key Challenges of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)"

On 27 May, an informal meeting of the Horizontal Working Party on Enhancing Resilience and Countering Hybrid Threats was held in Warsaw, under Poland's Presidency of the EU Council. The talks included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During their meeting, NATO countries' top diplomats focused on the preparations for the summit of NATO heads of state and government scheduled to take place in The Hauge this June. The talks were held in Antalya on 14-15 May 2025.

On 10 and 11 April, an informal meeting of the RELEX and RELEX/Sanctions working party was held in Warsaw. It was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of Poland's Presidency of the EU Council.