By Marek Strzelecki, Lili Bayer and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland launched its presidency of the Council of the European Union on Friday mired in a diplomatic row with Hungary that underscored a deepening sense of political disunity across Europe just as it confronts a raft of major global challenges.

The Ministry of the Interior of Poland develops rules and regulations for the evacuation of civilians and national cultural property. They may be required in the event of a natural disaster or military threat,

Poland launched its presidency of the Council of the European Union on Friday mired in a diplomatic row with Hungary that underscored a deepening sense of political disunity across Europe just as it confronts a raft of major global challenges.

Poland has stepped into the spotlight to lead the Council of the European Union for the next six months, taking the reins from Hungary’s controversial stint.

Poland decided not to invite Hungary's ambassador to an event on Friday launching Warsaw's EU presidency after Budapest gave asylum to a former deputy minister who is under investigation over alleged misuse of public funds,

Poland withdrew an invitation for Hungary’s ambassador to a European Union-themed gala after Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government granted asylum to a fugitive Polish opposition lawmaker.

Poland will chair the European Council — one of the bloc's legislative bodies made up of 27 national ministers from each member state, whose portfolios include different policy areas — for the second time after almost 14 years, when incumbent Prime Minister Donald Tusk was also in office.

Poland's Ministry of the Interior and Administration is currently working on regulations for evacuating civilians and national cultural property in the event of a natural disaster or military threat.

The reason is Budapest granting political asylum to former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, who is investigated at home for suspected misuse of funds.

Poland's presidency of the Council of the European Union begins amid political tensions with Hungary and a challenging global landscape, including U.S. tariff threats and Europe's internal disputes. Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasizes strengthening EU security and support for Ukraine,

Poland's Ministry of the Interior and Administration is currently working on regulations for evacuating civilians and national cultural treasures in the event of a natural disaster or military threat.

Poland removed Viktor Orban and other top Hungarian officials from the guest list for a gala event Friday to mark the handover of the rotating Presidency of the European Union from Budapest to Warsaw.