In a newly framed vision, the European Union is portrayed not as a framework for constructive cooperation among member states but as a vehicle for advancing the utopian goals associated with leftist leadership in Brussels. This view was voiced by Beata Szydło, a former prime minister and a PiS member since 2019, on Platform X as plans to revise the European Treaties circulated publicly.
Will PiS MPs block the ratification of new treaties?
discourse has grown around the possibility of amending the European Treaties. Law and Justice politicians warn that such changes could effectively erode the sovereignty of smaller EU member states. In a talk with the Polish Press Agency, PiS president Jarosław Kaczyński stated that any attempt by the EU to modify the treaties would be met with resistance in the Sejm. He suggested that the party would use its 40 percent presence in the parliament to prevent ratification, stressing that political pressure must be strong enough to prevent government agreement.
– the PiS leader asserted.
Beata Szydło, who has been a PiS member since 2019 and a former prime minister, echoed this stance in remarks on Platform X while also commenting on what she described as attempts by Eurocrats to push Europe in a new direction.
President Jarosław Kaczyński announced that PiS MPs would block any ratification of new European treaties in the Sejm if there were attempts to alter them. PiS would always safeguard Poland’s sovereignty, she noted.
The debate centers on the direction some leftist factions want to take Europe by changing the Treaties, a move seen by critics as contradictory to the core ideas associated with Europe’s Founding Fathers. The politicians who shaped the early European project argued that unity should emerge from consensus among diverse nations, with shared peace and prosperity as the ultimate aim.
– the politician added.
They recalled the historical consequences of extreme ideologies and emphasized that those past experiences underscored the need for a cautious approach. A Europe built on equality and mutual respect, they argued, should depend on every nation’s right to participate in decisions that affect its future.
Neo-Marxist revolution
As Kaczyński has noted, some observers believe the values associated with Europe’s founders are being challenged by a wave described as a neo-Marxist movement. In this framing, the European Union is seen not as a forum for serene partnerships but as a stage where certain left-leaning elites in Brussels attempt to push through programs that diverge from traditional alliance norms. The key concern voiced is the potential replacement of equal partnership with the dominance of the strongest actors.
– wrote Szydło on the platform in question.
Smaller states, including Poland, could be urged toward a role where they simply execute the wishes of Brussels officials. Critics argue that eliminating veto rights and limiting national voice would erode the ability of member countries to express their own interests. The sentiment here is clear: such changes would undermine national sovereignty and self-determination.
– concluded the MEP.
In this context, the discussion continues about the balance between unity within the European Union and the preservation of each member state’s autonomy. The conversations reflect broader questions about how Europe should address security, economic resilience, and the involvement of diverse political traditions within a single evolving framework.
It remains a live topic in political discourse, with parties and policymakers weighing the implications of treaty revisions and how those changes could reshape the continental landscape for years to come.