In fresh years Poland's membership of the European Union has been the subject of intense political and social debates.
Szymon Hołownia, acting as talker of the Sejm, announced a plan to prepare the bill, which would complicate the procedure for the possible exit of Poland from the European Union. The decision to leave the EU now requires only a simple majority of votes in the Sejm. It argues that specified an crucial decision should be subject to stricter procedures, including a nationwide referendum, to guarantee that it is in line with the will of the majority of citizens.
– Our times are worrying, and Poland in the European Union is our right state. This is our national heritage developed by generations," said Hołownia. – The future of Poland is in the European Union. We are in a geopolitical place where there is no anticipation of being in a geopolitical vacuum. So either we are in the European Union, or we are in Putin's sphere of influence.
Growing support for Polexit
Although the majority of Poles inactive advocate staying in the European Union, there is simply a gradual increase in the number of supporters of leaving the Community. investigation Partner investigation in March 2024 shows that 20.5% of respondents support the thought of Polexit, an increase of about 10 percent points compared to September 2023. The most supporters of leaving the EU are in the electorates of the Confederation (58.8%) and Law and Justice (39.7%).
Criticism of Holowna initiative
From the position of the opponents of the European Union, the proposal of Simon Holownia can be seen as an effort to limit Poland's sovereignty and impose a political direction on citizens. They argue that the decision to be a associate of global organisations should be the work of democratically elected representatives of the nation, and additional mechanisms specified as mandatory referendums can only complicate the decision-making process and limit the country's political freedom.
Concerns about sovereignty
Opponents of the European Union frequently rise arguments about the failure of national sovereignty to the EU institutions. They point to cases where decisions taken in Brussels conflict with the interests of Poland or are perceived as interference in the home affairs of the country. In this context, initiatives specified as the 1 proposed by the Hołownia can be perceived as further limiting the anticipation of deciding independently on the future of the State.
Conclusion
The debate on Poland's membership of the European Union and the mechanisms governing possible exits is complex and multidimensional. The Simon Holown initiative, although motivated by its desire to safeguard the country's strategical interests, is criticised by EU opponents who fear to further restrict Poland's sovereignty. In the face of increasing support for the thought of Polexit, it is crucial to have an open and substantive discussion about the future of Poland in Europe, taking into account the diverse perspectives and concerns of citizens.
