Polacy i Niemcy w Unii Europejskiej (2004-2009). Główne problemy i wyzwania
Poles and Germans in the European Union (2004-2009). Main problems and challenges
Author(s): Bogdan Koszel
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Governance, International relations/trade, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Geopolitics
Published by: Instytut Zachodni im. Zygmunta Wojciechowskiego
Keywords: Poland; Germany; European Union
Summary/Abstract: Poland and Germany have common interests in the Union, and above all, they have a significant role to play in implementing the so-called Eastern dimension of the European Union. Together, they should strive to create in Central Europe an area of "freedom, justice and security" outlined in the Amsterdam Treaty. Poland should approach cooperation with Germany in the EU rationally, guided not by immediate benefits or resentment, but with respect for its own interests and those of its partner. It should be borne in mind that in the history of the European Union, there has been no major initiative that has been adopted without the approval of Germany. The policy of sacro egoismo and being guided solely by national interests can easily lead to Poland's isolation in the European Union.
Series: IZ Policy Papers
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-61736-22-6
- Page Count: 73
- Publication Year: 2010
- Language: Polish
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