Polscy intelektualiści o znaczeniu Niemiec dla Polski w Unii Europejskiej (2009–2016)
The Polish intellectuals about Germany nad its role for Poland in the European Union (2009–2016)

Summary/Abstract: In the discourse of Polish intellectuals, references to Germany are central to disputes about Europe and Poland’s place in the Union. The line that separates advocates of Poland’s integration with the EU from Euro-skeptics coincides with different understandings of Germany’s role and significance for Polish-German relations and for the development of the EU. In the former (prevailing) approach, the authors stressed the key significance of Poland’s collaboration with Germany (regarding the CSDP, eastern policy and the future structure of the EU). The latter critical approach supported by the political right wing tended to focus on Poland’s geopolitical security and the need for Central Europe’s autonomy, both of 6 Acta Politica Polonica Krzysztof Malinowski which are seen as alternatives to cooperation with Germany. A closer cooperation between Germany and the EU was treated as rather contrary to Poland’s interests and as a barrier to Poland’s empowerment.

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