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Polish president calls for high turnout in crucial EU elections

07.06.2024 11:00
As the European Parliament elections approach, President Andrzej Duda has issued a call to action, urging Polish citizens to participate in the vote and ensure a robust turnout.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.Photo: PAP/Albert Zawada

Stressing the vital influence of Poland within the European Union, Duda highlighted that a stronger Poland means a stronger EU, and the election results will have far-reaching implications for both the country and the continent.

He acknowledged that current issues, such as the migration pact and the Green Deal, are generating significant public debate.

"The consequences of decisions made in the European Parliament affect Poland and each of us, and this will continue to be the case in the future," he stated.

Duda stressed the importance of these elections, as they enable Poles to elect representatives who will make pivotal decisions for both Poland and Europe. He remarked that the coming years are crucial for determining the future direction of the European Union.

"Will it be, as the founding fathers wanted, a Europe of homelands, which respects the history, culture, tradition, and identity of individual member states, or will it be a centralized European state, as the Brussels bureaucrats would like it to be, where EU treaties will be changed by the big ones, and Poland's influence on the most important decisions will be limited?" Duda questioned.

The European Parliament elections in Poland are scheduled to take place on Sunday.

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Source: IAR