Poland aims to boost EU enlargement, prioritizing Ukraine’s accession amid geopolitical security concerns and internal hurdles.
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The Polish government, holding the rotating presidency of the European Union Council in the first half of 2025, aims to significantly advance EU accession negotiations, particularly for Ukraine. The central theme of this push is enhancing European security through the inclusion of candidate countries. Poland views the integration of nations like Ukraine as vital for Central and Eastern Europe’s stability. Support for Ukraine includes political, military, and economic backing, with a goal of ending the Russian invasion swiftly. For accession, opening formal negotiations on foundational chapters with Ukraine and Moldova is considered a key success. However, progress requires overcoming internal EU hurdles, such as the veto power held by member states. Beyond Ukraine, Poland intends to support progress with other candidates based on merit, focusing on rule of law and democratic standards. While acceleration is desired, both domestic resistance within the EU (including from agricultural lobbies) and public fatigue in Poland present challenges. The process is expected to take years, requiring significant internal reforms within the EU itself to accommodate new members financially and institutionally.
