Enhanced protection of the Baltic Sea by NATO becomes reality. On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Prime Minister Donald Tusk participated in the Baltic Sea NATO Allies Summit in Helsinki. The summit was hosted by the President of Finland, the Prime Minister of Estonia, and the NATO Secretary General. "We are ready for radical, firm decisions when the security of the Baltic is compromised," said Donald Tusk. During the summit, it was decided to provide the Baltic Sea with additional NATO protection for 90 days, with the possibility of extension. A joint statement was also signed, condemning acts of sabotage and the operations of the Russian "shadow fleet."

‘Security, Europe!’ - the motto of the Polish Presidency was heard loud and clear in the building of the Grand Theatre - National Opera, where the opening ceremony of the Polish Presidency took place. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President of the European Council Antonio Costa spoke at the ceremony, following an earlier meeting at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. The seven pillars of security will help Poland guide Europe towards a stable future.

At the last cabinet meeting of 2024, Donald Tusk reflected on the year gone by, pointing out the challenges it brought, and announced crucial changes for the year ahead. He emphasized the significance of security, economic development, and Poland's leadership role in Europe. The Prime Minister assured that next year will be a time of positive breakthrough and notable achievements that will impact everyone across the country.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk was a special guest at the summit of the heads of government of the Nordic and Baltic countries, the so-called NB8, in Sweden. The leaders talked about transatlantic relations, security in the region and Russia's war against Ukraine. Poland's aim is to unite European countries and to ensure unity in support of Ukraine and its security. Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested launching joint navy policing missions in the Baltic Sea.

Poland must join the Baltic States to build a joint line of defence against possible Russian aggression - this is one of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's objectives ahead of his meeting with the NB8 Group in Harpsund, Sweden. During the meeting, the politicians will talk about transatlantic relations, European security and support for Ukraine, as well as other issues. Poland's ambition is to restore competitiveness in Europe, including in terms of energy prices.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk held talks with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Mark Rutte. The meeting took place in Warsaw. This was Mr Rutte’s first visit to Poland as head of NATO. Both he and the Polish Prime Minister share the outlook on the current geopolitical situation. Due to its efforts to build a modern army, Poland is becoming the cornerstone of NATO's presence in the region. There is also full agreement concerning the fact that Ukrainian matters need to be discussed with Ukraine at the table.

“Europe is facing some difficulties; however, Poland remains ready to play a key role in the process of ensuring the security of our region,” Donald Tusk assured. The geopolitical situation was the main topic of today's press conference attended by the Prime Minister. Following a number of meetings with state leaders in Budapest, the Polish Prime Minister shared the news concerning the planned cooperation with European partners in view of the results of the presidential election in the United States. Poland will reiterate that the fate of Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukrainians at the table.

The outcome of the elections in the United States will be one of the key themes of the European Political Community (EPC) summit and the informal European Council meeting in Budapest. Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on Donald Trump's victory before setting off for the capital of Hungary. “Regardless of who is at the helm in the United States, Polish interests remain the most important for Poland,” he said.

Despite differences in the area of foreign policy, Poland and Serbia are on track to bolster their partnership. 11 years after his last visit to Belgrade, Donald Tusk went back to the Serbian capital to attend a meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Miloš Vučević. Poland, which will soon take over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, will support Serbia and other Balkan states on their path towards the European Union. Warsaw and Belgrade will also bolster their economic cooperation.