Polish aid

Poland is concerned by the IDF expanding their ground operation in the Gaza Strip, a move which has no sufficient military grounds and which causes unacceptable humanitarian consequences for the enclave's civilian population. We reiterate our call on Israel to ensure full protection of civilians and immediately increase deliveries of humanitarian aid.

Poland allocated USD 1 million to Moldova's Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund in a show of solidarity with and direct support for Moldovan people, who are facing the consequences of an energy crisis.

On 30 June 2025, Poland's six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU came to an end. During this period, Poland actively shaped the EU's policy in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. What were the most important events and achievements of the six months of the Polish Presidency? Let's dive in.

The fourth edition of the European Humanitarian Forum was held in Brussels on 19-20 May 2025. The event was jointly hosted by Poland, currently holding the Presidency of the EU Council, and the European Commission.

The EU Directors-General for Development and Humanitarian Aid met in Warsaw on 8-9 April 2025. Among the main topics were the challenges associated with development cooperation in the context of supporting fragile countries and building resilience, as well as the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy.

“Building resilience is one of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union,” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Wiśniewski presented Poland’s goals in the area of international development and humanitarian cooperation during his speech to the European Parliament’s Committee on Development (DEVE).