Poland’s Minister for European Affairs, Szymon Shinkowski vel Senk, said it will continue to explore “Russian influence” on Poland’s security, despite the European Commission’s claims. DEA News.
He stressed that since Poland is the largest EU country neighboring Russia, it has not only “full right” but also “obligation to investigate Russian influence”.
“We are committed and will investigate this effect,” Shinkovsky said.
He also criticized the decision of the European Commission to initiate a procedure against Poland in connection with the law on the establishment of a commission on “Russian influence”. Brussels noted that this law may violate European law.
Shinkovsky expressed his hope that after Poland’s statements, the European Commission would stop legal proceedings against it.
Former Polish President Andrzej Duda signed the law On the creation of a commission to study the “influence of Russia” on the internal security of Poland in 2007-2022. The law has drawn criticism both within Poland and internationally. at the US State Department declarationHe said they viewed the law as a tool of abuse to “interfere with free and fair elections in Poland”.
As part of the investigation, decisions of state officials under “Russian influence” that may act against Poland’s interests will be examined.