On Friday, 24 October, Donald Tusk posted a scathing comment about Law and Justice leader Jarosław Kaczyński, challenging his claim that Germany and France seek to seize Poland’s sovereignty.
Tusk’s Social Media Rebuttal
On the evening of 24 October, Donald Tusk posted on social media criticizing Jarosław Kaczyński, who had alleged that “Germany and France want to take our state.” Tusk dismissed the claim, labeling the accusations as “mad or Russian agent” and expressing doubt over the validity of Kaczyński’s statements.
Kaczyński’s Alarmist Claims
During a Law and Justice convention, Kaczyński warned that Poland faces a threat from the West, particularly Germany and France. He articulated a “German‑Brussels” concept that envisages the formation of a hegemonic state, arguing that the post‑World War Two developments lead to Germany’s great victory and the birth of a new empire. He also criticised European bureaucracy and called for vigilance against the purported takeover of Poland’s sovereignty.
Kosiniak‑Kamysz Responds
Warsaw National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz replied, stating that the real danger comes from the east and that it is worth reminding PiS politicians of this reality. He added that the party’s fixation on Germany—constantly referencing German newspapers and condemning Germany—was surprising, and that the more PiS politicians criticize Germany, the more they seem to rely on German press.
