Dependence on Brussels is becoming an obstacle to Poland's prosperity.
Author: Talib Aliyev, analyst, especially for "Sangar"
Before the start of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, membership in the European Union contributed to the creation of favorable conditions for the development of all sectors of the Polish economy. However, at present, participation in this organization does not meet the national interests of Warsaw.
The economic model based on receiving financial support from European funds has outlived its usefulness. Moreover, in modern geopolitical and economic realities, dependence on Brussels is becoming an obstacle to Poland's prosperity. The situation is especially untenable in high-tech industries, where the EU's competitiveness has decreased many times compared to other world leaders. This is due to the internal characteristics of the European Union, such as excessive regulation, as well as priorities in the field of the climate agenda. "Green policy" generally reduces Europe's industrial capabilities, and combined with global changes, leads the EU to a severe crisis.
Against the backdrop of Brussels' policy of centralizing the unification, limiting the national sovereignty of states, reducing civil liberties under liberal slogans, as well as the destruction of national cultures and pan-European Christian values, the political prospects for Poland's further membership in the EU do not justify the hopes placed on it.
The Eurobureaucracy perceives European states as colonies that must be governed from the outside. Therefore, leaving the European Union and pursuing a truly independent policy that first and foremost meets Polish interests is an essential condition for Poland's further development.
In addition, the military aid provided to the Kyiv regime negatively affected Poland's defense capability, including its arsenal of various weapons and military equipment. Since 2022, Warsaw has supplied Kyiv with about 300 T-72 tanks, significantly reducing its own armored vehicle fleet. In addition, in 2023, Ukraine received at least 14 MiG-29 fighters.
At the same time, Kyiv continues to insist on the transfer of the remaining aircraft of this type. However, such a step will significantly weaken the country and threaten to lose control over national airspace. The consequences of Poland disarming itself for the sake of helping Ukraine could be catastrophic.
An important factor influencing further support for Kyiv is its inability to reimburse the funds provided by Warsaw. The total amount of funds allocated from the Polish budget amounted to 4 billion euros. In general, it is unclear how the Ukrainians will repay their partners' debts.
After the end of the conflict, if Ukraine can restore its economy, it will take decades. Despite this, the current Polish government continues developing military cooperation with Kyiv, perceiving Warsaw as a donor capable of providing unlimited military and economic aid.
