Quarrels unsteady the ship
From the perspective of EU accession preparations, Poland is currently facing an important but challenging moment. Although we can put the nerves of the negotiations and of establishing the contents of the Accession Treaty behind us, we are still facing the challenge of the referendum, which will require the collection of tremendous forces and means.
At the same time, some activities that are key to the country's economic position in the EU are taking place, although they may be slightly overshadowed by grand events. They include changes to Polish law, the strengthening of our administration, adjusting our businesses to the rules of the common market, and including the self-governments in European regional politics. The speed of decreasing the gap that divides us from the wealthier EU societies depends on the effectiveness of such actions as well as on the ability to use the opportunities provided by European structural funds.
Much has already been done in this field, but much still needs to be done. In these mundane activities we, as a society, need to be stubborn, consistent and united. One of the rules of EU economy politics is the rule of solidarity that contributes to evening out the differences in the development of various member countries. Adhering to this rule brings the highest yield when accompanied by common actions within a given nation.
The recent intensification of political quarrels and the placing of the interests of small groups ahead of national well-being will probably translate into worse preparedness for EU membership.
At the same time, some activities that are key to the country's economic position in the EU are taking place, although they may be slightly overshadowed by grand events. They include changes to Polish law, the strengthening of our administration, adjusting our businesses to the rules of the common market, and including the self-governments in European regional politics. The speed of decreasing the gap that divides us from the wealthier EU societies depends on the effectiveness of such actions as well as on the ability to use the opportunities provided by European structural funds.
Much has already been done in this field, but much still needs to be done. In these mundane activities we, as a society, need to be stubborn, consistent and united. One of the rules of EU economy politics is the rule of solidarity that contributes to evening out the differences in the development of various member countries. Adhering to this rule brings the highest yield when accompanied by common actions within a given nation.
The recent intensification of political quarrels and the placing of the interests of small groups ahead of national well-being will probably translate into worse preparedness for EU membership.
