WSF New Year’s Partners Reception
WSF New Year’s Partners Reception
The Head of the National Security Bureau, Minister Jacek Siewiera, who opened the meeting, underlined the strategic nature of the WSF as an event where the most important threads for the security of Poland and its allies are discussed. General Rajmund Andrzejczak, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, graced the event with his presence, emphasizing the importance of the WSF not only for the Polish and regional debate, but also for the entire Transatlantic community. In attendance was also HE Ambassador Anna Clunes, who discussed the preparations for “Great Britain as WSF2023 Partner Country“, as a format which underlined the joint strategic nature of the British-Polish alliance.
The key purpose of the WSF New Year’s Partners Reception was to inaugurate the preparations for WSF2023 and has confirmed its character as an event beyond party divisions, taking into account the representations of various political environments in Poland – including the government and opposition.
Energy Security as the Foundation for a Just Transition in Post-Industrial Regions
The transformation of post-industrial regions toward sustainable, low-emission economies hinges on one critical factor: energy security. This theme, explored during a high-level panel discussion at the last edition of the Warsaw Security Forum, highlighted the need to transition from coal and other high-emission energy sources to cleaner alternatives such as renewable and nuclear energy. Achieving this shift will require not only technological innovation but also strategic planning, international cooperation, and robust regulatory frameworks.
Polish presidency in the EU: a chance for a sustainable energy transition
The evolving landscape of decarbonization and energy security, with its profound regional and global implications, business operations in Poland. ORLEN is eager to engage in discussions about energy transition and the EU regulations required to facilitate it. The company has prepared a position paper highlighting the key challenges: preserving the competitiveness of the EU market, championing technological neutrality, ensuring access to decarbonization financing, and shifting away from overly prescriptive regulatory approaches.
WSF2024: Summary
The 11th edition of the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF), held on October 1-2, 2024, successfully brought together 2,600 participants from 90 countries, 30 governmental delegations, and over 250 speakers to address critical issues surrounding European and transatlantic security. With 1 million combined online views and over 14,000 live viewers, the WSF reaffirmed its importance as a leading platform for security dialogue in Europe.