From summit to summit
Despite back-to-back summits, Western leaders are struggling with a lack of domestic support, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Europe’s inflation monster emerges from the depths of a sea of money
Germany is facing the most striking loss of prosperity in 50 years, writes Markus Brandstetter for Junge Freiheit
The absurd drama of EU enlargement
The EU enlargement process is increasingly becoming a farce, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Certainly a big victory for Le Pen and maybe a small victory for France
Macron’s second mandate may have to be a little more Orbán-like and less Trudeau-like following Le Pen’s National Rally winning an unexpected 89 seats in parliament
Poland could be attacked sooner rather than later, geopolitical expert claims
Geopolitical strategy expert Jacek Bartosiak believes Poland is still not sufficiently prepared for potential aggression from Russia
Czech PM Fiala is playing with fire
The Czech government’s inaction on tackling inflation will soon be viewed as arrogance and incompetence, writes Dalibor Balšínek for Echo24.cz
Poland: Rising wages not keeping pace with inflation
Polish economic data for May shows rising wages have failed to keep pace with inflation for the first time in two years
The EU’s Franco-German leadership must be replaced for the bloc to regain its credibility
Every time Angela Merkel appears in the media and is in denial about Germany’s mistakes over Russia, the further we are from Germany regaining credibility, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Scholz and Macron want supplicants not partners on Ukraine
Macron, Scholz, and Draghi did not take the Polish president or prime minister with them to Kyiv, not because Poland matters too little but because it has become too significant for the tastes of “old Europe,” argues Jacek Karnowski for portal wPolityce.pl
Ukraine in the EU? The considerable risk is an empty promise
The eventual accession of Ukraine to the European Union would have significant consequences for the member states, including shifting the political focus closer to the east of the bloc. It will be a long and complicated process in many areas, writes Jana Juzová, a researcher at the Europeum Institute.
Can Ukraine’s accession to the EU be fast-tracked?
Stating the truth has somehow fallen out of fashion in Brussels, writes István Pócza for Mandiner.hu
Relations between Poland and Israel need to change
If Polish-Israeli relations are to be rebuilt, they should be in a much more balanced way than in the past, writes Jacek Karnowski
Polish conservative press praises Orbán government’s Hungary First stance in Ukraine conflict
“Orbán is doing the dirty work for other countries”
France is doomed to a very leftist future
After Marine Le Pen put her ambitions before her country, France is now moving towards a future dominated by the left, writes Olivier Bault
Poland and Ukraine tied together by fate and geography
The war has joined the fates of Poland and Ukraine for better or worse, most likely for at least the next few generations, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Poland’s Territorial Defense Force is Macierewicz’s legacy
The Polish Territorial Defense Force (WOT) created in 2019 by Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz already features over 50,000 trained volunteers
What will be the EU leaders’ message for Ukraine?
The rapid decline of interest in the war will sooner or later be reflected in the actions of European politicians, warns Jerzy Haszczyński in Rzeczpospolita daily
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The scene from the Polish TV show depicting the reaction to an opposition politician’s shocking statement about the Kaczyński brothers deserves the award for best political picture of the year, writes Goran Andrijanić
French progressives come up with another novelty: genderless bicycle paths
“Do we mean that these routes will be subject to quotas so that female cyclists do not feel overwhelmed by the surrounding testosterone floating in the air?” asked essayist Anne-Sophie Chazaud
Putin wants to emulate Peter the Great
Putin’s appearance at the exhibition in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the birth of Peter the Great gave him the chance to build the narrative that he, like Peter the Great, is not conquering but recovering territory that is rightfully Russia’s, writes Grzegorz Górny on wPolityce.pl
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Poland will be financially blackmailed unless it submits to the ideological domination of the EU, warns Marzena Nykiel
Analysis: Czech EU presidency will be a journey in troubled waters
Czechia’s top priority while leading the EU presidency is likely to be the war in Ukraine and Europe’s response to it
Morality, politics, and the war in Ukraine
The Western world is doomed if it cannot respond to Putin’s crimes, writes lawyer, political scientist, and Oxford professor Jan Zielonka
Czechia experiences biggest decline in living standards in its history
A very dangerous inflationary motivation is driving Czech spending habits: “Spend what you can now, as it will be more expensive tomorrow”
New European alliance could give Poland an alternative to the European Union
A new project of a broader Europe associated with the EU but with a freer and wider market and mutual military assistance might be the solution for the current political crisis in the EU caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Tomasz Sakiewicz for portal niezależna.pl
There is another reason France and Germany are reluctant to help Ukraine
The unwillingness of France and Germany to help Ukraine is also fueled by the fear of a more powerful Poland, writes Jacek Karnowski
Czechia’s blackout risk grows, and people should prepare for the worst
The question is not whether there will be a blackout but rather when it will come
Hungary won a battle, but the war is far from over
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has won the battle to defend Hungary’s energy supply, but defending national interests remains a constant fight, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna:’ a tale of the West and Russia
The movie show about imposter which Netflix has made into a celebrity, is frighteningly similar to the West’s attitude toward Russia, writes Grzegorz Górny
Cracks form in Europe’s resolve as war in Ukraine drags on
The West, Central Europe and Russia are all getting tired of this war and its costs, writes Jerzy Surdykowski in Polish daily Rzeczpospolita
Each time Chancellor Scholz calls the Kremlin, alarm bells should ring across Europe
If Europe is not united in containing Germany, the next catastrophe is just a matter of time, warns Marek Pyza for portal wPolityce.pl
By opposing key merger of Polish state oil firms, Donald Tusk is aiding Russia
In order to counter Russia by creating one of the biggest energy conglomerates in Europe, Poland is moving to merge its two key fuel companies, Orlen and Lotos, but Donald Tusk is campaigning to stop this vital merger, writes Michał Rachoń for portal Niezalezna.pl
Germany’s CDU falls into the arms of the Greens
Germany’s once conservative CDU is increasingly aligning itself with the far left Green Party
Putin’s ‘denazification’ strategy has been years in the making
Russia’s absurd reasoning for war in Ukraine was part of a thought-out strategy, writes A. Marek Cichocki
Why Czechia should not adopt the euro
One look at the ranking of European inflation is a clear argument against the introduction of the common EU currency in the Czech Republic, writes journalist Pavel Páral
Duda’s speech in Kyiv delivered at the key moment
Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to address the Ukrainian Parliament came at an important moment, when some in the West seem to be tiring of the war, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for daily Rzeczpospolita
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Leopard 2 MBT Russia Tanks Ukraine War Commentary Germany Poland The Germans throw a wrench into Poland’s military altruism
Poland might not receive free high-tech German tanks in exchange for sending Ukraine their Soviet-era military equipment after all
We need to counter-attack the disinformation war waged by the Russian internet army
A cybernetic army is needed to fight for the hearts and minds of public opinion on war in Ukraine, writes writer and journalist Tomasz Łysiak
Mária Schmidt: Europe is now completely Americanized, and it is having disastrous consequences
“The leaders of the European Union are unquestioningly meeting the ever-increasing demands of the American hawks, which will cause serious problems for the livelihoods of European citizens,” writes Mária Schmidt
Macron and Scholz are afraid of Ukraine winning the war as their interests diverge from those of the US, UK and Central Europe
Germany, France and Italy all dream of peace that would be paid for with Ukrainian land, but only a total defeat for the Kremlin will lift the threat of a future peace being paid for with Polish interests, writes Andrzej Krajewski for dziennik.pl
The pandemic crisis is over for the Polish economy
The Polish economy is recovering quickly after two years of Covid-19 restrictions, writes Grzegorz Siemionczyk for the Rzeczpospolita newspaper
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Tariffs are intended to help reinforce a Russian energy embargo, but they will also increase the reliance of smaller European nations on U.S. energy supplies
Top Russian nationalist says military operation in Ukraine unlikely to succeed
Some Putin-supporting nationalists are now directing bitter criticism towards the Russian military and even political leadership, writes Grzegorz Górny for portal wPolityce.pl
Russian federalism is a hoax used to mask its imperialism
Russia is trying to hide racism and colonialism under the costume of federalism, writes Polish philosopher and political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
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President Katalin Novák sends a message to Warsaw days before her visit
Poland should come before Germany when it comes to rebuilding Ukraine
Jakub Maciejewski, the war correspondent in the Donbas for portal wPolityce.pl, writes that the scale of the destruction of Ukraine is such that Poland, if it is to be a key player in the post-war process, must have a strategy in place to handle the reconstruction process
Finns and Swedes in NATO could mark the beginning of a beautiful summer by the Baltic Sea
As Finland and Sweden abandon their neutrality, Poland and the Baltic states gain the most, writes Jerzy Haszczyński, the head of the foreign affairs section of Rzeczpospolita daily
Czech PM: Poland and Czechia are allies in defending the West from Eastern threats
Many things unite both countries, even if they have evolved differently, writes Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Brainwashing is not confined to Russia, it’s prevalent in the West too
Brainwashing is not just the preserve of the post-Soviet world, it is flourishing with varying degrees of success the world over, writes writer and satirist Marcin Wolski for portal niezależna.pl
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Just like during the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, countries of Central and Eastern Europe need to take up a common defense against outside threats, writes Jakub Maciejewski
Adopting the euro currency won’t fix Poland’s economic problems
The CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Marek Dietl, warns that joining the eurozone should not be treated as a panacea for temporary shifts in the Polish economy
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Boris Johnson appears to budge to voter pressure over his past liberal stances on immigration and freedom of speech
Can Poland persuade Orbán to back Russian energy sanctions?
The sixth package of EU sanctions appears to have hit a dead-end due to Viktor Orbán, but Poland may be able to persuade him to drop his stance, writes Michał Szułdrzyński for Rzeczpospolita daily
European Union poll Russia Ukraine Viktor Orbán Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelensky War Commentary Hungary Remix Exclusive Trending The majority of Hungarians reject a one-sided interpretation of Ukraine conflict
Recent polls suggest that European citizens’ views on the war are not what media headlines might suggest, with a majority opposed to arming Ukraine and a near majority against more sanctions on Russia
Putin: A prisoner of his own myths?
It is Vladimir Putin who made May 9 Russia’s main state celebration, and now he is trapped by the myth he has himself created, writes Andrzej Łomanowski for Rzeczpospolita daily
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Hungarians continue to help Ukrainian refugees despite the world largely ignoring their efforts
Pan-Slavic ideology and cultural superiority belief drives Russia’s unique version of fascism
The war waged in Ukraine is not an irrational decision by Vladimir Putin but a strategic geopolitical and cultural choice to impose Russian domination, writes Grzegorz Górny for portal wPolityce.pl
Poland’s opposition dreams of building Macron’s Paris in Warsaw
Poland’s opposition celebrated Macron’s victory because they want a Paris-style regime in Warsaw, writes Krzysztof Karnkowski for portal Niezalazna.pl
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The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
Ukraine in the EU would fulfill Polish dream
Accession of Ukraine into the EU would mark the fulfillment of Poland’s long-term geopolitical goal of creating a Central and Eastern European counterweight to Germany and Russia, writes Mateusz Kosiński
The pope doesn’t understand the war in Ukraine, but the Vatican can still help in its own way
The war in Ukraine turned out to be a great embarrassment for the Holy See and for the pope himself, writes Goran Andrijanić for portal wPolityce.pl
The West’s self-aggression is contributing to its own downfall
The Russian invasion of Ukraine may be eye-opening for the West, as Western civilization has been on the path to self-destruction for the past 20 years, writes political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Poles rally around the flag but not necessarily the ruling conservative party
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine proved the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party had the best assessment of the threat Russia posed, but that has not translated into a surge for the ruling party because of other long-standing problems, writes Agaton Koziński for portal wp.pl
The ‘children of the wind’ camp out in Brno
So far, the Roma are leading their age-old alternative to our way of life and live as society allows
Betrayal and patriotism define the battle between the EU and Poland
When the war broke out in Ukraine and Poland’s opposition attacked its own government in Brussels, Polish political commentator Wojciech Biedroń asks under which flag does the Polish society stand firmly today?
Do ethnic Germans have the right to defend their majority status?
Europe is rapidly changing demographically, and one of the questions that will define this century is whether Europeans have a right to fight this trend
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After losing Twitter, the American far left are in danger of being deprived of another of their golden calves: absolute control over abortion rights
Coal makes a comeback
A possible extension of coal mining and operation of lignite-fired power plants means a defense against current inflation and future time settings until renewables, hydrogen and other kinder technologies and the warm desires of environmentalists are usable
200 tanks that will build trust and confidence in Poland
The 200 tanks Poland is sending to Ukraine is an investment with a guaranteed high rate of return, writes Miłosz Manasterski on portal Polskieradio24.pl
France’s elections, not Hungary’s, deserve an OSCE observer mission
What Hungary’s left-wing opposition coalition had to endure in the Hungarian parliamentary elections was nothing compared to the way Marine Le Pen and her National Rally were treated in the French presidential election, writes Olivier Bault for Remix News
Germany’s stance on Ukraine is full of contradictions
Polish historian professor Mieczysław Ryba says that Germany has trouble distancing itself from its pro-Russian sympathies despite the war in Ukraine, in an interview summarized by Remix News
Russia can be thrown back East, very far East
Poland faces an unprecedented opportunity to ensure its security for generations, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Polish conservative weekly Sieci
With a divided right, France could elect a radical left-wing parliament in June
Divisions on the right mean that the French are heading for a union of the left under the leadership of the radical Islamo-leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase sends the left into a meltdown
More freedom of speech could mean a catastrophe for many progressive and ultra-liberal politicians, writes Maciej Walaszczyk
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The war on White people has become an acceptable part of European and American mainstream culture
Poland’s liberal-left rejoices over Janša’s defeat in Slovenia
Poland’s liberal-left opposition has taken delight in the defeat of a conservative who stood with Poland on Ukraine and who opposed the European liberal establishment, writes Goran Andrijanic for wPolityce.pl
Is Germany already an official ally of Putin?
Germans should be ashamed of its elites who want Ukraine to surrender to Russia, writes Sławomir Jastrzębowski in Salon24.pl
Slovenian conservatives defeated during a good night for European liberals
Electoral “boredom” could have gifted victory to a near-unknown political party in Slovenia
Macron-Le Pen debate highlights political importance of social issues
Putin, immigration, and social issues dominated the French presidential debate
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The Freedom House think tank, funded by billionaire oligarch George Soros and the U.S. State Department, is clearly furious about Viktor Orbán’s landslide democratic victory
Europe cannot afford war without end
Unlike the U.S., Europe has no interest in a protracted war, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
The battle for Donbas is the last battle of World War II
Soviet Russia survived its own death and raised its hand against the free world once again, but “today we can end what was not finished in 1945,” writes Jacek Karnowski
Are Ukrainians and Poles closer than ever?
The past few weeks have brought Ukrainians and Poles closer together than they have ever been and have led to speculation as to where the limits of this new found union may lie, writes Jakub Maciejewski in portal wPolityce.pl
Pope John Paul II’s message to Ukrainians remains relevant to this day
As Ukraine defends itself bravely against Russian aggression, the confrontation between Moscow and Kyiv is not only a military one but also one based on history, culture and religion, as Pope John Paul II understood when he visited Kyiv in 2001, writes Grzetorz Górny in portal wPolityce.pl
NATO will shift its focus north should Finland and Sweden join alliance
The balance of forces in the Baltic Sea basin and in the Arctic would be changed if Finland and Sweden join NATO, writes expert on Russia and political commentator Andrzej Łomanowski
Tusk got Russia so wrong that he should never govern Poland
Poland’s “conciliation” policy towards Russia under Civic Platform (PO) rule was “a terrible mistake, a permanently disqualifying one,” writes ‘Sieci’ weekly editor-in-chief Jacek Karnowski
This is the time for Polish initiative
Poland now has the perfect opportunity to create a new security policy for Europe, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
New axis needed in NATO, says former Polish foreign minister
Former Polish top diplomat and current MEP Witold Waszczykowski,in an interview with portal wPolityce.pl, calls for closer cooperation between members of NATO who hold the same views on security
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Womanizing politician creates nationalistic distraction from his scandalous private life
German appeasement for Russian aggression in Ukraine heralds serious problems with Berlin in the future
Olaf Scholz’s politics towards Russia and Ukraine may indicate that a lot less than we thought has changed in Central Europe, warns Jakub Maciejewski
The war in Ukraine is changing public opinion on the Smolensk air crash
Polish sociologist Prof. Henryk Domański believes that the war in Ukraine has made people fully aware of what Russia is capable of and that, rather than the finer details about the investigation of the 2010 Polish President’s plane Smolensk crash, is what is changing public perception about it
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The government of Eduard Heger puts its loyalties towards NATO allies over the security of its own citizens
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A UN vote reveals a world far from unified on the issue of Russia, with many countries, including China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, refusing to vote in unison with the West
Is Ukraine facing the next Srebrenica?
The enemy during the Yugoslavia war in the 1990s and war in Ukraine is the same, writes Goran Andrijanić, a Croatian journalist who lives in Poland
Getting Russia out of the superpower league
Professor Mieczysław Ryba of the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) argues that Germany and France have been compromised by Russia’s actions in this war, resulting in Poland now leading the way on Russia
What did Putin achieve during 40 days of war in Ukraine?
What are the accomplishments of Putin in past few weeks of war? Political commentator Grzegorz Górny summarizes them in a ten-point list
Tusk’s kiss of death
The leader of the European People’s Party, Donald Tusk, campaigned for the opposition in Hungary just as he previously did in Poland, both with the same results: defeat
France and Germany need to let go of the delusions
Western European countries must start seeing Russia as it really is if they want to remain the leaders of Europe, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
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The same Russian smear strategy used against Trump is being deployed against Orbán
The Hungarian revolt
The re-election of Viktor Orbán is a stunning rebuke to the meddling of the EU, writes Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent