During his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki expressed concerns about Poland’s future under its current leadership.
“Today, we feel safe in Poland, but what will happen in a few years? If the current government continues its policies, I honestly don’t know,” Morawiecki said.
Telewizja Republika is an official partner of CPAC, the world’s largest conservative conference. Among the prominent guests are former U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and entrepreneur Elon Musk. On the first day, U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech, followed by an appearance by Morawiecki.
Europe on a Path to Decline
“I stand before you as a representative of Europe. It was once a great continent, and I want it to be great again. Right now, it is on a path to decline, following a destructive course,” Morawiecki stated.
He emphasized that Europe has a remarkable past and must fight for a strong and prosperous future. “The challenges are significant, and we must face them together, hand in hand,” he said, addressing the current European Union policies.
“The Franco-German engine is aging, and Brussels bureaucracy cannot replace true democracy… If we fail and do not change the course of Europe, it will become nothing more than a museum,” he warned.
Morawiecki pointed to pressing threats facing Europe, including the Green Deal and illegal migration. “This is the culture of accepting everyone that we saw in Germany,” he said. “Today, bureaucracy is killing Europe.”
“I greatly admire the ‘drill, baby, drill’ program. We are still waiting for such an initiative in Europe! Factories are closing, layoffs are increasing, and European elites are pushing us toward unrealistic climate policies,” Morawiecki added.
Criticism of Tusk’s Government
Morawiecki also addressed Poland’s domestic politics, particularly the treatment of the opposition under Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “All Republican movements, including my political camp, are under attack. Opposition members are being jailed. What Vice President Vance spoke about in Munich is happening in my homeland. Is this democracy?” he asked.
With Poland’s presidential elections approaching in three months, Morawiecki stressed the stakes. “The future of Poland hangs in the balance. Depending on the outcome, my country will either follow Republican values or move toward left-liberal values,” he said.
Reflecting on his tenure, Morawiecki criticized the EU’s treatment of his government, citing accusations of democratic backsliding and economic policies that weakened the bloc. “I invite you to Poland! We have experienced strong GDP growth—40% over the past decade. There is no illegal migration in Poland,” he stated.
However, his closing remarks were less optimistic. “My successor has thrown open the doors and does nothing as German police push illegal migrants back into Poland. Today, we feel safe, but what about the future? If the current government continues on this path, I truly don’t know… My successor is pro-German, pro-Brussels. He could destroy the Poland we love. We cannot allow this to happen.”
He concluded with a stark warning about global power shifts. “If we fail, Europe will become a historical relic, an insignificant player in a Chinese-Russian duopoly. Together, China and Russia are stronger than the U.S., and we must remember that. But if the United States and Europe stand together, we will shape history.”
His final words echoed a familiar refrain: “Let Europe be great again.”