European politics is increasingly part of daily life, and developments in Europe are already shaping everyday experiences. This view was echoed by PiS MEP Beata Szydło on TVP Info on Thursday, highlighting how EU policies touch Polish realities.
European politics is increasingly present in daily life. Current EU moves, she argued, could affect ordinary activities, from regulations around climate targets to potential changes in transportation, energy costs, and even travel. Some critics describe these shifts as a push from liberal-left groups toward a form of modern governance that resembles communitarian planning, raising concerns about freedom and choice in daily routines.
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Election momentum
According to Beata Szydło, the present Polish government has been clear in opposing many of these proposed solutions, and the group intends to push back through the next electoral cycle.
The upcoming elections are framed as a choice for a sovereign, secure, and prosperous Poland and Europe. She noted that the party’s European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) colleagues have recently met in Warsaw, underscoring Poland’s role as a model and source of inspiration within the group.
She added that policymakers should remember how Polish governance has emphasized sovereignty and resilience at the national level.
According to Szydło, one person who has expressed admiration for Poland’s sovereignty is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. She also referenced remarks by German MEP Manfred Weber, who suggested a strong stance against Poland’s governing party, implying that the people of Poland should decide their leadership. The message, she stated, is that Poles themselves will determine their rulers.
She noted that the victories of the United Right in Poland or conservative forces in Spain would pave the way for a cohesive conservative faction in the European Parliament, enabling a focus on a peaceful and secure Europe.
Observing protests in several European cities, she attributed them to job insecurity and safety concerns, arguing that some citizens feel the EU is distant from their day-to-day needs. She contended that Europeans are learning that security lies in their own hands and that they will support leaders who safeguard it.
“The EU remains essential”
The former prime minister expressed confidence that the Conservative group will gain strength in the next European Parliament term and be able to block harmful measures. She also noted growing influence for right-leaning groups not only in Italy and Spain but also in Germany and France, while cautioning against excessive radicalization.
It is important to secure the best possible result in next year’s European Parliament elections. The EU is important to Poland and the broader region, and while cooperation with neighbors such as Germany and France is desirable, it should be on a true partnership basis.
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Source: wPolityce