Old wine in new bottles? The Polish perspective on the EPC

The European Political Community (EPC) remains a moving target when it comes to purpose, structure and outcomes. Its fate depends on the commitment of participating states to make it an important tool of increasing convergence and fostering cooperation on major issues dividing the continent. Poland’s position has so far been a cautious one, with the EPC mainly being seen as an instrument for diluting Ukraine’s EU accession. However, there is some hope for reinvigorating the Weimar format after the Polish parliamentary elections of October 2023, provided that France and Germany involve Warsaw on an equal footing.