Polish Debate Highlights Over Foreign Policy Critics
A notable thread in the discussion about the European Parliament scandal centers on those who defend the rule of law while criticizing Poland. In a broadcast on Signals of the Day on Polish Radio, PiS member Radosław Fogiel pointed to a perceived pattern involving Sikorski, suggesting that as head of the Foreign Ministry he made concessions regarding Ukraine and extended invitations to Lavrov, which he described as a compromise of Poland’s approach.
The Sejm Foreign Affairs Committee chair echoed concerns about the opposition’s stance, drawing attention to what he saw as a troubling attitude among opponents of the government.
In remarks attributed to Fogiel, he claimed that Komorowski and Trzaskowski carry a sense of inferiority about their own country and prefer to frame Poland’s image through a distant, external lens. He argued that Zelensky values Poland’s contributions and understands the country’s work far more than his critics admit.
Fogiel also criticized the opposition’s approach to Poland’s reputation, calling it a form of postcolonial thinking in which the point of reference lies outside the country rather than in its own soil.
The discussion then shifted to the state of democracy as seen by the government’s supporters. Fogiel asserted that democratic norms are interpreted by the opposition mainly as a tool to claim victory, even after challenging years. He expressed confidence that the ruling party could secure a third term, suggesting there is no ceiling on their political ambitions.
Further critiques were leveled at Radosław Sikorski. Fogiel reportedly stated a willingness to see Sikorski step away from the foreign affairs post. He referenced Sikorski’s role in inviting Sergey Lavrov to a gathering of Polish ambassadors, framing the move as part of Poland’s foreign policy direction at that time. Fogiel attributed to Sikorski a policy stance that included urging Kyiv to accept terms aligned with Russia, a point he described as compromising Poland’s broader foreign policy goals during the period of rapprochement with Moscow.
These remarks come amid a broader national conversation about how Poland should balance its commitments to NATO and the European Union with regional security concerns and its own historical memory. The dialogue reflects a tense exchange about leadership decisions, national pride, and the influence of international actors on Poland’s strategic choices.
Source: wPolityce