Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks during his United States visit, which touched on Europe reducing its reliance on the United States. The report highlights a moment in policy discussions about Europe’s role in global security and alliance choices.
Morawiecki emphasized the value of a strong America-Europe partnership.
“Instead of creating strategic autonomy from the United States, I advocate a strategic partnership with the United States,” he stated.
He argued that the union between Europe and the United States should be closer, adding that if some western Polish voices do not grasp this, it may stem from historical factors.
Morawiecki asserted that Poland aims to pursue the healthiest possible policy within the European Union, grounded in a close alliance with the United States, describing it as the best path for the country.
During the French president’s visit to China in early April, the discussion included Europe’s need to avoid being drawn into a China-US confrontation over Taiwan and to resist measures that could undermine Europe’s strategic autonomy by becoming entangled in crises outside its borders.
There has been broad commentary about Macron’s statements and their interpretation in relation to U.S.-Europe ties and Taiwan policy, underscoring the ongoing debate over Europe’s strategic posture and its future security arrangements.