In the coming years, the European Union will gotta learn again to hold talks with president Donald Trump, which may affect possible trade disputes, questioning NATO's commitments and questioning the foundations of global order. In this context Poland can be an example of how to deal with Trump. The portal shows that Warsaw has been skillfully combining loyalty to the US for years with a deep commitment to the European integration project.
An example of this is an agreement with an American partner to build the first atomic power station in Poland, as well as the acquisition of advanced AIM-120D3 rockets from the Pentagon. This balance between the economical benefits of EU membership and the safety warrant provided by the US has become a characteristic of Polish abroad policy. The authors remind us that Poland was frequently seen as a besides zealous atlantist, and sometimes even as naive or dangerous.
Poland joined the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, despite criticism from many European leaders. Then the French president Jacques Chirac accused Poles of being irresponsible and stated that they wasted a good chance to stay silent. In the symbolic analogy contained in the book “The Godfather Doctrine” (2009), the authors compared Poland to Enz the baker – a faithful, loyal ally who watches outside the Corleone family's home erstwhile injured Don Vito (USA) struggles for his life.
This comparison becomes real again erstwhile Western European countries are wondering how to respond to the president of the United States, who is breaking the order of the past. See besides how Poland is doing in the fresh reality. The portal besides points out that Polish society remains powerfully pro-European. According to the CBOS survey of 2022, as many as 92 percent of Poles advocate membership in the European Union.
The entry into the EU in 2004 was for Poland the fulfillment of the historical dream of safety and prosperity. The article stressed that Poland had already fulfilled NATO's obligations before Donald Trump's first term, spending 2% of GDP on defence, and presently investing 4.7 percent, which places it 3rd in the Alliance – after the US and Turkey. The experience of losing sovereignty has led Poland to make a strong orientation to security.
Poland can present service the European Union as an example of a country that can effectively conduct abroad and safety policy in the realities where the United States is becoming an increasingly little predictable ally. According to Eurostat data, Poland is doing very well compared to another countries of the European Union. Our country ranks seventh in the Union in terms of abroad trade value, and eighth in the rankings of Europe's best economies.
In 2019 Poland was the seventh largest exporter in the European Union as well as the eighth largest farm in Europe. Our country is investing more and more in education and research, which has a affirmative impact on the economy. According to GUS data, Poland has the highest level of investment in education in Europe, which ranks it second in the European Union.
Poland is besides a leader in Europe in terms of private sector improvement as well as investment in infrastructure. Our country has the highest level of investment in roads and highways in Europe, which puts it first in the European Union. According to Eurostat data, Poland has the highest level of investment in energy and the environment, which places it 3rd in the European Union.
In 2019 Poland was the sixth largest energy maker in the European Union, as well as the eighth largest farm in Europe. Our country is investing more and more in technology and innovation, which has a affirmative impact on the economy. According to GUS data, Poland has the highest level of investment in technology in Europe, which ranks it second in the European Union.
Poland is simply a country that can effectively conduct abroad and safety policy in a fresh reality. Our country is an example of a country that can cope with hard conditions. Poland is simply a country with large opportunities and possible to become a leader in Europe.
