Animators of Poland's image in Europe

From some Western politicians, voices can be heard from time to time that Poland has a younger democracy and of worse standards, so it should not be treated in the same way as Western democracies. Meanwhile, in reality, democratic traditions in Poland are very old. The participation of Polish citizens in public life dates back to the Middle Ages, when, under the Privilege of Košice (1374), the nobility and city representatives began to influence the election of the ruler. It was also then that the state representation was born, which in the following centuries will gain in importance. … Kontynuuj czytanie…The noble democracy of the First Polish Republic is a lesson for the whole of Europe

“Poland is one of the most important allies of Ukraine, which provides help and I thank the Prime Minister for that, I thank the Polish society for this support” – President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He met in Kiev with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. … Kontynuuj czytanie…President Zelensky’s touching words to Poles: I thank the Polish society for this support

Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, Poland has provided Ukraine with military equipment worth over EUR 2.2 billion, including T-72 tanks, Krab howitzers, GROT carbines, anti-aircraft launchers and ammunition. … Kontynuuj czytanie…Poland provided Ukraine with military equipment worth over EUR 2.2 billion

“In the centers we have a lot informations about where you can get specific help. In the centers themselves, we offer psychological assistance, job placement” – says Małgorzata Jarosz Jaraszewska in the interview for AWPE. … Kontynuuj czytanie…INTERVIEW. Deputy Director of Caritas Polska for AWPE: The good that Ukrainian children have experienced from Poles will affect Ukrainian society in the future

The value of Polish humanitarian aid sent to Ukraine by Caritas is PLN 260 million. Another PLN 257 million was allocated to food and material packages delivered to refugees from Ukraine. Poles help willingly, despite the crisis. Support for Ukrainians comes from all dioceses in Poland. … Kontynuuj czytanie…Polish Catholics donated hundreds of millions of zlotys to help refugees and victims of the war in Ukraine

Until now, we could not have imagined that a war could break out in Europe in the 21st century, and that human life, respect for peace, sovereignty and border integrity could be so brutally destroyed by imperial Russia, which – at the price of returning to international politics – decided to betray all proclaimed so far public ideals and brutally destroy the Ukrainian nation. … Kontynuuj czytanie…Appeal of the Government Plenipotentiary for the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad to the Polish Diaspora in the World for Solidarity with Fighting Ukraine on the 1st Anniversary of Russian Aggression

“We thank you in advance and pray that our Lord Jesus Christ have mercy upon us and always protect you from evil by keeping you all safe and sound to continue your divine mission of ACN” – writes Bishop Magar Ashkarian, shepherd of the Orthodox Armenian Church in Syria to the Polish section of Aid to the Church in Need. The organization receives letters of thanks for the help provided by Poles. … Kontynuuj czytanie…Syrians grateful for Polish help. “We thank you in advance and pray that our Lord Jesus Christ”

“Poland faces not only a task, but also a great opportunity to build a strong position in the eastern part of Europe” – says prof. Romuald Szeremietiew, security expert in the interview for AWPE in the context of Joe Biden’s visit in Poland. … Kontynuuj czytanie…INTERVIEW. Prof. Romuald Szeremietiew for AWPE: There is a great opportunity for Poland to build a strong position in the eastern part of Europe

“I want to thank Mr President, how Poland supported Ukraine. It has been extraordinary, everything what you hve done, truly extraordinary” – the President of the United States said during a meeting with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda. Joe Biden came to Poland for a two-day visit, the main topics of which are issues of security and allied cooperation. … Kontynuuj czytanie…President Biden about Poles: It has been extraordinary, everything what you hve done, truly extraordinary