Donald Tusk urged Europe to adopt a “reeuropeization” of its economy at this year’s European Forum for New Ideas in Sopot, claiming Poland is becoming a pearl in the West’s crown.
Repolonization and Reeuropeization Call
At the forum, Tusk presented his “repolonization” concept and called on Europe to implement a similar strategy, “reeuropeization,” for the EU economy.
Poland’s Rising Role in the West
He argued that Poland is emerging as a “pearl in the crown” of the West, noting that outsiders often perceive this trajectory more clearly than citizens caught in domestic turbulence.
Debate Over Civilization Foundations
Tusk highlighted the ongoing Western dispute over the foundations of civilization—whether human rights, respect, freedoms, and rule of law will endure—and urged confidence in those who doubt its survival.
Ukraine War Shows Need for Secure Autonomy
Referencing the Ukraine conflict, he stressed that neither Poland nor Europe can outsource security or compromise production sovereignty, insisting a clear hierarchy of priorities must be re‑established.
Poland as the ‘Second Japan’
He praised Poland’s economic gains, noting the country is catching up to the UK and that more Poles are returning while more British consider living in Poland, adding that next year Poland’s GDP per capita will match Japan’s.
Strong Defense and Governance Demanded
Tusk called for decisive border defense, criticized populist threats, urged a tough stance on sovereignty, and warned that treating Ukraine purely as an ally without caution would lead to disaster.
