In a recent statement, PiS Vice President Beata Szydło sharply criticized the influence of the European Union on Polish sovereignty and domestic politics, especially under the leadership of Donald Tusk. Szydło’s comments come at a critical time as Poland faces important political and economic decisions influenced by EU directives.
“Recognizing the primacy of European law over Polish law means that the Polish Constitution, the Polish Parliament and Polish legislation do not matter,” Szydło said, suggesting that all critical decisions for Poland are made in Brussels and not in Warsaw. She accused Tusk’s government of committing to EU supremacy, which she described as an act detrimental to the state and a betrayal of Poland.
Szydło highlighted the economic implications of EU policies on Poland, particularly the Green Deal, which she said has led to rising energy costs, threatening the livelihoods of industries and agriculture Polish. “The media are reporting new waves of collective layoffs… Entire factories are being liquidated,” she noted, attributing these economic difficulties to rising energy costs driven by European regulations.
The vice president also expressed concerns about the potential loss of financial independence if Poland were to adopt the euro, emphasizing that neighboring countries such as Slovakia and Lithuania benefit from Poland’s commercial dynamism and competitive prices. thanks to the zloty.
Against the backdrop of the European Economic Congress in Katowice, Szydło criticized the EU’s centralization efforts, which could lead to unfavorable decisions such as the adoption of the euro. “This is very bad information,” she commented, especially since such discussions coincide with Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Poland, suggesting deeper integration of Poland into the EU framework.
Furthermore, Szydło accused the current government of saying what Poles want to hear, especially before the elections, without intending to follow through on it. She cited previous discrepancies between pre-election promises and post-election actions, such as raising the retirement age.
In response to these challenges, Szydło called for a strong representation of the Law and Justice (PiS) party in the upcoming European Parliament elections. “We need to go to elections and stop the crazy Green Deal. How? By simply electing candidates for Law and Justice, because we will never accept that such solutions are pushed further,” she insisted.
Szydło also spoke about the direct impact of European policies on Polish citizens, mentioning the Building Directive which will require costly renovations to meet new European standards. “People are terrified,” she said, explaining the financial burden faced by those who have to upgrade their homes and heating systems without EU support.
As Poland navigates these complex political and economic waters, Szydło’s call to action highlights a growing debate within the country about the future direction of its relationship with the European Union. As the European Parliament elections approach, his remarks set the stage for a pivotal moment in Poland’s political landscape.
Originally published in The European Times.
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