“Peace is more important than Poland” – these words by Egon Bahr from 1981 were repeated a few days ago in “Die Zeit” by SPD politician Klaus von Dohnanyi, causing justified outrage in Poland. – This is a lesson for those who want to rely on Germany. They always end up negotiating with Russia in the long run at the expense of our country – wrote Patryk Jaki, an MEP from Sovereign Poland, on social media.
This morning we described excerpts from an interview given by Klaus von Dohnanyi to the German weekly “Die Zeit”.
The elderly SPD politician argued that “security is only possible with Russia”. – We must know and consider Russia’s security interests – he stated.
If one desires peace for Germany and security for our children and grandchildren, it does not matter how Russia is governed. What matters is how I, as a German politician, can prevent a situation where bombs are again dropped on us. That is crucial – said the elderly politician.
Moments later, he repeated the words of Egon Bahr, a politician and diplomat – “peace is more important than Poland”. Bahr had made this statement in December 1981, positively assessing the decision to impose martial law by Wojciech Jaruzelski’s junta.
“May the government draw conclusions…”
The words brought up by the SPD politician caused quite a storm.
“This type of thinking is constantly present among German political elites. It did not disappear even after February 2022. This is another signal indicating how big a mistake it would be for Poland today to orient towards Germany in our security policy,” comments our text Stanisław Żaryn, advisor to the President of Poland.
What do you say to that, Prime Minister Donald Tusk? Will there be any reaction, response, or will you again stand at attention before the German and click your heels? – asked Marcin Warchoł, former Minister of Justice.
This is a lesson for those who want to rely on Germany. They always end up negotiating with Russia in the long run at the expense of our country. Poles! We need to understand the basic rules of politics and resign from the pro-German party – commented Patryk Jaki, MEP from Sovereign Poland, on the German’s statement.