In the year 2011, it was two Central European countries, Hungary and Poland, who served as the rotating presidencies of the European Union successively. The different political environments in Hungary and Poland have inevitably affected their performances as the EU rotating presidencies in one way or another, however, it is impossible for them to fundamentally change the agenda or mode of operation of the rotating presidency. Nevertheless, the agenda set upon by Hungary and Poland as the EU rotating presidents respectively, apart from reflecting the overall interests of the EU, possess distinct Central European characteristics. In spite of the unfavorable conditions, Hungary and Poland have demonstrated their commitments and ability to promote the European project by advancing the Central European agenda which is crucial for the European integration. <<