Polish politicians from PiS and the Confederation have weighed in after Ursula von der Leyen’s controversial remarks. The president of the European Commission suggested a threat coming from the right, explicitly naming the Polish party in question.
At the European People’s Party summit, she issued a warning that touched on several themes, including the possibility that the Confederation could fuel a broader crisis. Von der Leyen spoke of efforts that might “destroy Europe.”
The rhetoric came from both the right and the left in Europe. She cited parties such as AfD in Germany, National Rally in France, or the Confederation in Poland, noting that despite different labels, they share a common aim: to undermine shared values and destabilize Europe as a political project.
– she asserted.
Reaction in Poland
Professors and commentators in Poland weighed in on her remarks about Polsat and the broader political climate. Przemysław Czarnek of PiS voiced a pointed response, urging Mrs. von der Leyen to steer clear of the Confederation and of Polish voters.
– he stated.
One voice underscored that democracy thrives when there is space for diverse groups, provided citizens and voters participate openly in the political process. The speaker questioned why the European Commission president would insult a segment of Southern voters, framing the issue as a matter of democratic pluralism rather than personal affront.
Krzysztof Bosak of Konfederacja also joined the discussion online, emphasizing his perspective on the EU’s priorities and decisions. He argued that the greatest threat to the European Union is not the political right in Poland but what he described as the arrogance, ignorance, and obstinacy of EU elites, led by von der Leyen herself. His post framed EU leadership as out of touch with ordinary voters and warned against a detour from national interests in pursuit of a broader European agenda.
The controversy spilled into broader media coverage with additional commentary from Polish outlets, framing the dispute as a clash between national sovereignty and a centralized European mechanism. The discussion highlighted how politicians in Poland were choosing to frame von der Leyen’s remarks as an attack on democratic participation and the legitimacy of national political movements. The public discourse reflected a wider tension about the future direction of Poland within the European Union and how national voices should be accommodated within a continental policy framework. (Source: wPolityce)