US Edition'I Am Against Ukraine's Entry Into the European Union,' Polish President-Elect Nawrocki Says
- Karol Nawrocki was elected Polish President in late May 2025 and gave his first international interview on June 7th to Hungary's Mandiner.
- He opposes Ukraine's immediate EU accession, citing concerns over corruption, unfair competition with Polish farmers, and broader national interests.
- Nawrocki aligns with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in resisting Ukraine's EU membership and stresses the need for compromise among Visegrad countries.
- He stated that while Ukraine is showing courageous self-defense, it must also acknowledge and consider the interests of other nations, and he won the presidential election with 50.89% of the vote.
- Nawrocki’s stance signals a policy clash with pro-EU Prime Minister Donald Tusk and suggests Poland will continue strategic support for Ukraine while protecting its own economic interests.
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Poland’s newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, says Ukraine is not ready for the EU, at least not yet. His comments mark a dramatic shift from Poland’s previously strong pro-Kyiv stance. Speaking to Hungarian outlet Mandiner, Nawrocki said he opposes Ukraine’s EU bid, despite Poland’s ongoing support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Nawrocki said that Poland should still help Ukraine… Source
ERR in Warsaw: Elections reveal waning willingness in Poland to help Ukraine
Poland's presidential election revealed a cooling attitude among Poles toward Ukrainians and support for aiding Ukraine. According to the Mieroszewski Center in Poland, this shift stems from everyday concerns tied to the mass influx of Ukrainian immigrants, economic tensions and general fatigue among Poles.
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