As Poland prepares to take its turn at the helm of the 27-nation bloc on January 1, Domański outlined plans to boost the production capacity of the European defence industry.
"It is extremely important that we build a strong European defence industry based on the latest technology," Domański said at a news conference in Warsaw.
Another key priority will be reinvigorating the EU economy by simplifying regulations and introducing deregulation measures to restore competitiveness, he said.
Domański also highlighted the importance of improving access to capital for businesses across the EU, which he described as a critical challenge for many European companies.
The Polish finance minister announced plans to push for reforms to the EU's customs code to ensure fair competition for European businesses.
"The EU needs to tighten its borders so that European companies can compete on equal and fair terms," he said, as cited by Polish state news agency PAP.
Poland's presidency will also focus on maintaining stable support for Kyiv and advancing new EU sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Domański said.
Domański was quoted as saying last week that Poland would push for joint EU defence funding during its EU presidency.
"I believe that security is a common good, therefore we need a common solution," Domański said at the time, as quoted by the Reuters news agency.
The European Commission has estimated that enhancing the EU's defence capabilities could cost around EUR 500 billion over the next decade, according to Reuters.
Poland's European Affairs Minister Adam Szłapka said last week that the country's presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 would focus on various aspects of security.
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Source: IAR, PAP