What is the Presidency
Every six months a different member state of the European Union holds the Presidency presiding over the work of the Council of the European Union. At the same time the state holding the Presidency becomes the host of most of the Union's events and plays a key role in all the fields of activity of the European Union. It is responsible for the organization of EU meetings, sets the Union's political direction and ensures its development, integration and security.
From 1 July 2011 Poland will hold the Presidency in the Council of the European Union.
Polish preparations for the Presidency
On 1 July 2011, Poland will hold the Presidency in the Council of the European Union. We have two years left to prepare for the Polish Presidency and to efficiently carry out the tasks entrusted to us. The first steps have been taken: on 15 July 2008 the Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on the Government Plenipotentiary for the Preparation of Governmental Administrative Bodies and the Republic of Poland's Presidency of the EU Council. On 13 January 2009 the Programme of the preparations for the Presidency in the EU Council was adopted as a result of the Government Plenipotentiary and his team's work, and with the involvement of ministries and offices.
The Presidency in the Media
184 days - that is how long it will take to hold the Presidency of the European Union Council
4416 hours - for negotiating and resolving problems
264 960 minutes - for reinforcement of the EU's global position due to the Polish Presidency
But before 1 July 2011 we have to be well prepared, and here you can find vital information on this arduous process...
