The German Ambassador, Miguel Berger, paid a visit to the Polish parliament, where he listened to the debate on the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) programme. After the gathering ended, he made a comment on social media, in which he referred critically to the objections and disputes raised by part of the Polish opposition.
The diplomat expressed amazement at the scale of controversy about an initiative worth EUR 150 billion, from which Poland is expected to receive EUR 44 billion. He stressed that the aim of SAFE was to strengthen Europe's defence capabilities, and Given the threat from Russia, there is no time to waste.
How about reparations?
The ambassador's comment was addressed by the spokesperson for Law and Justice, Rafał Bochenek. He assessed the situation as significant, suggesting that the German diplomat supervises the course of work on the introducing law in the Polish parliament German muzzle under the name SAFE. He besides asked the ambassador straight why Germany did not choose to take advantage of the program, since it is so beneficial to him.
In response, the Ambassador explained that Germany, thanks to the highest credit rating, could get backing on more favourable terms and so do not benefit from the scheme. He added that Berlin agreed to co-finance the creation of SAFE within the Polish Presidency to support the fast improvement of European defence capabilities.
– Dear Ambassador, thank you for your generous long-term credit line. I'd alternatively the Germans pay for all the evil and harm you've done to my country. This would besides make our assessment better. We're inactive waiting for reparations. “Bochenek wrote back.
PiS v SAFE
SAFE was appointed during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and Poland was 1 of the countries seeking to launch this mechanics from the beginning. The initiative responds to an expanding threat from Russia and aims to supply financial support to associate States to accelerate their defence capacity. The intended purchases are to focus mainly on weapons manufactured in Europe.
The program most criticises the Law and Justice. organization politicians question the government's assurance that most of the measures will go to the Polish arms sector. It is besides restricted by the financing mechanics itself in the form of loans through the EU – according to right-wing representatives, there is simply a hazard that Brussels could block access to funds in the future.
