Radosław Sikorski points out that the European Union and the United States maintain the most favorable economic relations in the world. Together they account for approximately 44%. world GDP and almost 30 percent global trade in goods and services. They also remain each other’s leading trading partners and investors, and millions of jobs depend on their cooperation.
Sikorski: “No” to the division of Europe. And the collapse of the EU
The Polish foreign minister has no doubt that despite its economic, political and demographic weakening, Russia remains a serious threat both to Europe and to the world order. In the face of geopolitical competition between the United States and China, it strives to become the “third pillar of the global triad.” It does this at the expense of the Old Continent.
“The challenge for the EU is to translate its economic power into global leadership and influence,” the author of the article points out. To achieve this, he must not stop uniting. “A divided Europe will be paralyzed,” Sikorski warns. Therefore – in his opinion – The European Union faces a difficult choice: either it will become a community capable of action, or it will accept being reduced to a playground for superpowers.
The only path to success in this area – we read in the publication “Expansión” – is deeper cooperation in the field of security, migration, technology and foreign policy. “In this way, we can build the strength necessary to deter aggressors, maintain social cohesion, defend the values on which our civilization is based, and, last but not least, gain the respect of our allies, especially the United States,” argues the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Sikorski warns. Watch out for Moscow
The deputy prime minister warns that “questioning these relations should not be taken lightly, because revisionist regimes – especially in Moscow – are watching it closely.” “Putin may see 2026 as an opportunity to test the West’s resolve by escalating hybrid warfare, cyberattacks or energy pressure.” – we read in “Expansión”. According to the author of the article, the President of Russia is not and has never been interested in peace. And each territorial violation or cyberattack is part of Moscow’s well-thought-out strategy aimed at testing the resilience of Europe and its allies.
The head of Polish diplomacy has no doubt that the Western alliance still retains enormous potential and attractiveness. For decades, it has been the basis for global prosperity, democratic stability and technological progress. “Allowing it to fall apart would not only weaken the West, but also change the world as we know it.” – he assures. And he warns that a divided West opens the door to a chaotic future in which democratic values and human rights will give way to brutal force.
Global order, based on respect for international law, has its imperfections but remains “the best tool we have to avoid global chaos.” It must be modified through debate and negotiation, not through war and extermination. “If we don’t defend this, our grandparents’ solemn promise – ‘Never Again’ – will soon be broken, just eight decades after they made it. This prospect should keep us all awake at night,” assures the head of Polish diplomacy.
