The paper highlighted Poland's rapid economic growth and significant military investment in response to the Russian threat as key factors bolstering its influence. Warsaw has also increased its activity in international formats, including the revival of the Weimar Triangle and collaborations with Nordic and Baltic states.
Jacques Rupnik, a political science professor at Sciences Po in Paris, was quoted by the daily as saying, that Poland’s return to a pro-European and democratic course under the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk has strengthened the country’s political credibility. However, he argued that Poland must redefine its relationships with Germany and Ukraine, which remain shadowed by historical tensions.
The paper emphasized that Poland avoids using the term "leadership" when discussing its role in the European Union, preferring the phrase "taking responsibility" to project humility and avoid any perception of arrogance.
Poland's opportunity to shape the EU’s future has been enhanced by the perceived weaknesses of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, along with strained Franco-German relations, El Pais wrote.
The analysis also pointed to Poland’s upcoming six-month presidency of the EU Council, starting in just over two weeks, as a pivotal moment. The paper underscored the challenges posed by the global context, including U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial views on Ukraine and NATO.
Source: PAP
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