As ‘Donald Trump 2.0’ kicks-off by pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement and putting a pause on foreign assistance, Poland has launched its six-month EU Council Presidency under a different rallying cry: “Security, Europe!”.

As Hungary assumes the Council of the EU Presidency, it’s clear they have a vision to reshape Europe’s future. Moving away from the European Green Deal, Hungary is championing a New European Competitiveness Deal, emphasising defence and energy security as top priorities.