Polish presidency presents priorities, 'security in the EU'

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, DEC 11 - Poland will designate its rotating presidency of the EU as "Security, Europe." On January 1, the Polish presidency will commence and be the first to be fully operational with the new Commission. The presidency's priorities were presented in Warsaw in front of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Warsaw's priorities revolve around the concept of security in all of its forms, from common defence to hybrid threat strategy, all the way to energy security. "The Polish presidency will support activities to strengthen European security in all dimensions: external, internal, economic, information, energy, food, and health," stated Minister for EU Affairs Adam Szłapka. The Polish flag, with the letters "U" and "E," symbolises Poland's commitment to the European Union, its 20-year membership, its involvement in European affairs, and its ambition to define new directions for EU policies, particularly in terms of the continent's security. (ANSA).