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Dynamics, positive energy and solidarity are the values symbolized by the logo. It shows Poland as a modern, young in spirit country, which initiate positive changes in Europe. The author of the Presidency logo is Jerzy Janiszewski - author of wellknown around the world "Solidarity" logo, which became historical symbol of polish road to freedom as well as democratic changes in this part of the world.
Priorities
Presidency in numbers
European integration as a source of growth Internal market E-Commerce European Patent Convention Lowering of roaming charges SMEs access to the capital Intellectual capital
EU budget 2014-2020 Inauguration of negotiations EU budget related to Europe 2020 strategy The role of cohesion policy as well as the Common Agricultural Policy Investments in infrastructure and human capital
Trade negotiations The end of negotiations with Ukraine, India, Canada, Singapore and Malaysia The inauguration of negotiations with Moldova and Georgia
Neighborhood policy
Signing Treaty of Accession with Croatia
Development of Eastern Partnership (EaP summit in Warsaw)
Continuation of accession negotiations with Turkey
Supporting the democratization in Northern Africa countries
Progress in negotiations with Iceland
New strategy of EU relation with Arab world
Supporting European aspirations of Western Balkan
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Over 30 000 delegates - participants of meetings in Poland
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80 liaison officers from among almost 3000 candidates
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430 million PLN - Presidency total budget for years 2010-2012
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Over 10 million PLN savings thanks to the support of business partners
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50 ministerial meetings in 5 cities in Poland
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Over 300 expert meetings as well as 200 events under the auspices of the
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About 1500 meetings in Brussels and Luxembourg
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The most important Presidency meetings take place in five Polish cities. These are: Sopot - July Wrocław - September Cracow - October Poznań - November Warsaw - December In many other places across the country expert meetings as well as events under the auspices of the Presidency are organized.
Selected events in Poland
Safe Europe
Development of recommendations to strengthen common EUs energy policy
1200 trained experts
Presidency cities
Extension of the European Union
Analysis of the external EUs energy policy condition
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Progress in Doha Development Round negotiations
Europe benefiting from openness
Energy security
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Common Foreign and Security Policy
Food security
Strengthening of EUs ability to plan and conduct crisis management operations
Discussion on future of Common Agricultural Policy
Strengthening of EUs operating ability Development of NATO-EU co-operation
Effective usage of EUs financial resources Maintenance of market orientation
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Official inauguration of the Presidency (Warsaw)
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joint session of the Cabinet of Poland and European Commission (Warsaw) Informal meeting of foreign ministers EU-27 (Sopot)
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European Congress of Women (Warsaw)
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Eastern Partnership summit (Warsaw) European Culture Congress (Wrocław) Single Market Forum (Cracow) European Tourism Forum (Cracow) 5th European Equality Summit (Poznań)
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High-level conference for the countries of the Southern Neighborhood of EU (Warsaw)
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (Poznań)
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Gifts promoting Polish design Delegates arriving at Presidency meetings traditionally receive a small gift... Polish Presidency promotes young, Polish designers, minimalism, traditional materials, modernity which refers to tradition and nature.
The winning projects are: • Spinning tops (Monika Wilczyńska) • Document cases (Ania Kuczyńska) • Milk and honey (Beza projekt) • Striped flint hairpins (Dorota Kempko)
National Cultural Programme Art for Social Change: 1000 art projects, 170 partner organization, 60 recurrent events, 184 cultural days • special projects in: Krasnogruda, Warsaw,
International Cultural Programme I, Culture: 400 projects, 10 capitals, 10 time zones, 100 days • Projects in: Brussels, Berlin, Kiev, London, Madrid, Minsk, Moscow, Paris, Beijing, Tokio.
Sopot, Białystok, Katowice, Wrocław, Lublin, Cracow, Poznań European Culture Congress 8-11 September, Wrocław grassroots cultural initiative and Eastern Partnership
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Mainstays of the Programme: Karol Szymanowski, Czesław Miłosz, Stanisław Lem, Beats of Freedom, I, Culture Puzzle. Modern craft workshops and I, Culture Orchestra.
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debates, workshops, pattern-designing, music, theatre
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Polish projects prepared by Adam Mickiewicz Institute in co-operation with Polish and international partners will be presented at the best galleries, scenes, clubs and festivals: Bozar, La Monnaie in Brussels, National Theater, Whitechapel Gallery, London Jazz Festival in London, Martin Gropius Bau in Berlin, Teatro Real in Madrid. www.culture.pl
www.prezydencja.nina.gov.pl www.uwaganakulture.pl
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Polish Institutes' numerous cultural projects in 22 cities of Europe and USA as well as several hundred public and cultural diplomacy projects implemented by over 100 Polish diplomatic posts all around the world.
Modern, original and very functional guide to Poland. In attractive and easy way it helps foreigners to understand Poland and Polish nation, discover the most interesting places recommended by public figures and organizers of cultural activities. On 208 pages it presents consistent, clear and up-to-date review of the most significant areas of Poland's economic, social and cultural life (8 chapters). It draws attention to places, people and phenomena which emphasize Poland's rich tradition as well as its creativity, modernity and dynamism. The publication available on the Presidency website
Kuchnia PL/Cuisine PL Polish Presidency is an excellent opportunity to promote Polish cuisine. One of the most esteemed Polish leading chefs, Adam Chrząstkowski, supervises the creation of a select menu of Polish dishes based on native ingredients which will be served at high level meetings in Poland and Brussels. Also, foreign delegations and journalists visiting Poland during the presidency will receive collection of recipes for Polish cuisine dishes, specially arranged by 16 chefs, including three foreigners, working in the best Polish restaurants. The starting point of each recipe is a product commonly associated with Polish cuisine (e. g. herring,
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cucumber, grits, poppy seed, venison). Each recipe id preceded by a description of the ingredient, including its cultural context, comprehensible for foreigners. Modern illustration makes the publication more attractive. The publication is available on the Presidency website
A lot can be written about Polish EU presidency. Taking care of natural environment, in this brochure we are intentionally focusing on key concepts, terms and statistics. For more information, please visit the official website at www.pl2011.eu.
Polish EU Presidency is a green Presidency.
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