The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk, after talks with Czech politicians in Prague, announced that the position of the Czech government, which is skeptical about opening discussions on treaty changes in the EU, is close to the approach of the Polish government. authorities in Warsaw. According to the minister, the debate about treaties diverts attention from security issues, including Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The head of Poland’s Foreign Ministry met in Prague with Czech Minister of European Affairs Martin Dvorzak and Tomasz Pojar, chief security adviser to Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
During these meetings I was told that the position of the Czech government is skeptical about opening discussions on treaty changes (in the EU), and therefore this position is close to that of the Polish government.
– Minister Szynkowski vel. Sęk told Polish journalists in Prague. He stressed that in the assessment of Czech partners, which are also shared by Poland, opening discussions on treaties could threaten the unity of the Union and divert attention from the main security challenges, such as Russian aggression against Ukraine and economic issues.
Polish voice
It is clear that Poland’s voice is shared by these close partners when it comes to skepticism towards treaty changes. And I sincerely hope that those who support these changes will also think about this issue, that opening a discussion on this topic today could threaten the unity of the Union. We support the unity of the European Union on the main challenges and at the same time defend the Polish state
– he said.
The Polish minister emphasized that the powers in strategic areas exercised by the Polish state should remain the prerogatives of the Member States.
These instruments to defend the interests of our citizens in strategic areas such as border defense, energy security issues, foreign policy, education policy and health policy must remain the competence of the Member States.
– said the government representative.
Conversations with the Czechs
The head of Polish diplomacy announced that he would continue talks with Czech partners in Prague on Friday, marking the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Polish-Czech Forum. Subsequently, among other things, a meeting was planned: with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavski, who was absent during Wednesday’s visit.
Tonight I will be in Vilnius and tomorrow I plan to go from Vilnius to Riga. We are also preparing visits to other capitals
– said Szynkowski vel. Sęk. He added that the aim of these projects is not only to consult partners, but also to encourage them to be more active in expressing their views on the proposed treaty changes.
I said that we want to build a coalition for the unity of the European Union, focusing on these key challenges. And right now, my visits are part of building a coalition that will support unity with a strong voice and oppose actions that are – unfortunately – currently being taken that could destroy this unity. I am mainly talking about this proposal from the European Parliament
– said the minister in Prague, referring to the EP resolution of November 22, in which he expressed support for proposals for changes to the EU treaties.
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