European Parliament leaders to visit Warsaw on Thursday

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the leaders of political groups represented in the EU legislature will visit Warsaw on Thursday as Poland prepares to take its turn at the helm of the European Union.

Roberta Metsola

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The visit includes a meeting with Polish government ministers and senior parliamentarians focusing on the priorities of Poland’s upcoming EU presidency, according to an announcement.

While in Warsaw, Metsola is also expected to hold talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and parliamentary Speakers.

Metsola, re-elected as European Parliament president in July, previously visited the Polish capital in August, when she and Tusk discussed support for Ukraine and the EU legislature's priorities.

Great to be back in beautiful Warsaw with Prime Minister @donaldtusk.

Thank you Prime Minister for an excellent discussion on our strengthened support to Ukraine and on the priorities of the new @Europarl_EN as we continue to deliver for people 🇪🇺🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/VUbduVitSg

— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) August 28, 2024

During a two-day visit to Warsaw in February, she praised Poland's leadership within the EU, calling the country "the beating heart of European values" in an address to Polish senators.

Polish government officials have said that the country's six-month rotating EU presidency in the first half of 2025 will focus on priorities including Ukraine's EU accession.

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Source: IAR, PAP, europarl.europa.eu