Protecting the European sky 

The situation in our region, but also in the Middle East, is extremely difficult. Europe must ask itself how quickly it’ll be able to defend its citizens in an effective manner. 

“The world really standing on the edge now. Roles are assigned and it’s clear what’s black and what’s white. The questions are no longer of political nature, but of logistical and practical one. Nothing is more important now, and we’ll work on this also within the European Union, to correct the European paradigm, which assumed that there would be no war and that we’re fully protected by the United States,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk admitted. 

One of the topics of the meeting with the Danish prime minister was precisely the installation of an effective missile and air defence system in Europe. The head of the Polish government stressed that Poland wants to cooperate with other EU countries in the construction of the so-called Iron Dome. 

“Denmark, but also Germany and the UK are already cooperating within the European Union on a European missile and air defence system. Iran’s attack on Israel confirmed the importance of having such an installation. (...) I’m pleased that the madam prime minister responded positively to my intention for Poland to join this European project,” Donald Tusk said.  

Ukraine needs rapid and effective assistance 

In numerous meetings with the leaders of European countries and institutions, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that support for Ukraine is now crucial. All European countries must act jointly and severally, as it’s also about the security of Poland and the entire continent.  

“Regarding the most important issue, i.e. the security of Europe, we need rapid and effective assistance for Ukraine. This attitude links Denmark and Poland. We share the same opinion here,” stressed the head of the Polish government.  

Prime Minister Donald Tusk indicated at the press conference that our countries would work together, as they had done so far, on a clear EU position regarding the war in Ukraine.  

“We’ll be among those helping and mobilising others to help Ukraine. Denmark and Poland rule out any other scenario than the one in which Ukraine maintains its integrity and independence,” Donald Tusk asserted.  

Prime minister of the Kingdom of Denmark also indicated the importance of further supply of equipment to Ukraine.

“Germany already responded by donating additional Patriots. This should be followed by further deliveries. This is exactly what is needed for Ukraine to protect itself from attacks and to secure its infrastructure,” said Mette Frederiksen. 

Poland and Denmark are already participating in the Czech initiative, which focuses on supplying Ukraine with ammunition.

Converging views of Poland and Denmark on key issues 

Poland and Denmark have converging views on key issues for our countries and for the continent. The heads of government also discussed illegal migration.

“The issues of illegal migration show that despite different experiences and different geography, it’s possible to think rationally about how to counteract the negative effects of illegal migration to the European Union,” Donald Tusk said. 

The two prime ministers also discussed the future of the European Union. Poland and Denmark will hold EU presidency next year. 

“We’ll strive to accelerate some of the work concerning the enlargement of the European Union or the broadly understood security dimension,” said the Polish prime minister. “We need Europe to be more assertive in defending its own rights. I think that our cooperation next year will ensure that the right decisions are taken in this regard,” the Danish head of government also admitted. 

Poland takes over the EU Presidency on 1 January 2025 and will pass it over to Denmark in the second half of the year, from 1 July 2025.