Poland and Ireland: United on Europe's Security
31.03.2026
Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin. "Between Poland and Ireland there is no conflict of interests or divergence on any of the most important issues," said the Prime Minister. Warsaw and Dublin are cooperating above all in the area of security. Both countries share the same assessment of the situation on Poland's eastern border and unequivocally condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine. This demonstrates that security is a common European concern, regardless of geographical location. Poland and Ireland will also work within the EU to bring down energy prices, so that they do not pose a threat to the competitiveness of the European economy.
Security at the Heart of Polish-Irish Cooperation
Poland and Ireland are aligned on key issues, particularly on matters of security.
"We share a common view on the situation on our eastern border. Poland and Ireland unequivocally condemn Russian aggression. This shows that security in the context of the situation in the East is a common European matter" - the Prime Minister assessed.
Warsaw and Dublin also hold a similar view on the enlargement of the European Union.
"We want to do this responsibly, carefully, and at the right pace. The EU should grow in strength, becoming ever larger and more attractive" - Donald Tusk stressed.
He added that deregulation, a priority of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will also be a priority of the Irish Presidency, which begins on 1 July 2026.
Micheál Martin also highlighted the strong relationship between Poland and Ireland.
"Our two nations are bound by strong bilateral relations. We have deep people-to-people ties. The Polish community in Ireland numbers approximately 120,000 people. That community is a very important part of our social fabric. We appreciate the talent, passion, and work ethic of the Polish people" - the Irish head of government emphasized.
Micheál Martin announced that Dublin firmly supports Ukraine and will continue that support during its Presidency of the EU Council.
Energy Security and a Competitive Economy
In the context of the conflict in the Middle East, the issue of high energy prices is crucial from the perspective of Poland and Europe.
"That is why we will work together to ensure that in Poland, Ireland, and across the EU, energy prices cease to be a threat to economic competitiveness. We will not be competitive at such high price levels" - the Prime Minister stated.
Economic competitiveness will also be one of the priorities of the Irish Presidency.
"Competitiveness is an absolutely necessary condition for meeting people's needs, for investing in infrastructure, and for protecting citizens from external threats" - Taoiseach Micheál Martin assessed.
In the context of economic cooperation between Poland and Ireland, increasing bilateral trade is also an important objective.
"Poland is an excellent place for investment and a very attractive economic partner, including in terms of trade between our countries. The fact that so many Poles live and work in Ireland can be an additional incentive for both our nations to be as close to each other as possible" - Donald Tusk emphasized.
The joint actions of Poland and Ireland demonstrate that energy security and economic development are priorities for both countries.