Poland left out of EU summit on Iraq

An EU summit is due to take place next Monday with the aim of overcoming increasing tension and contradictory standpoints on the Iraq issue. The meeting, however, will be held without the participation of Poland - the result of the candidate country's, "too aggressive, pro-American stance". The member states do not want Poland to thwart their united stand concerning Iraq, as it is known that the country would adopt a viewpoint in keeping with Washington's politics. Unofficially, EU diplomats say that Poland does not have its own foreign policy, and thus follows the US's. Although the Union's decision not to invite Poland to the summit a year prior to accession may be seen as a slap in the face, it is slightly justified, as the country has traditionally been more pro-US than pro-EU. After the talks the Greek Prime Minister is to meet with Polish diplomats in Brussels in order to inform them of the results. (www.rmf.pl) A.C.