“The most important topics in my conversation with Prime Minister Meloni were centralization and security. As a Pole and a candidate for the office of President of Poland, I would very much like Poland to take the lead in EU-US relations,” said Karol Nawrocki, the civic candidate for the Polish presidency, following his discussion with Giorgia Meloni.
Nawrocki-Meloni Talks
This morning, Dr. Karol Nawrocki, the civic candidate for the Polish presidency supported by PiS, held a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the former chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR).
The discussion was dominated by the issue of Europe’s security. We were the first to report that Nawrocki called for an EU-US summit. It is worth noting that Prime Minister Meloni was the first to propose such a summit, even though Poland currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. However, Donald Tusk has failed to take advantage of this position, instead handing over leadership to other EU countries.
What Was Discussed?
During a press briefing in Brussels, Karol Nawrocki shared details of his morning discussions. The presidential candidate spoke not only with Prime Minister Meloni.
“I had the pleasure of participating in the ECR summit. As part of this summit, I met with three prime ministers from ECR-affiliated countries—those of the Czech Republic, Belgium, and, most importantly, Italy. My conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the longest. The issues we discussed involved the concerning centralization tendencies within the European Union, which go against the treaties and worry both Poles and Italians,” he stated.
He also emphasized that European security was a key topic in the conversation.
“We are living in a time of geopolitical turbulence in global politics and security—on one hand, due to China’s economic pressure, and on the other, because of Russia’s aggressive stance. And, of course, there is the ongoing war in Ukraine. The most important topics in my discussion with Prime Minister Meloni were centralization and security. As a Pole and a candidate for the office of President of Poland, I would very much like Poland to take the lead in EU-US relations,” he declared.