The new European Union is increasingly reminiscent of the old Soviet Union. (Illustration: iStock)
The new European Union is increasingly reminiscent of the old Soviet Union. (Illustration: iStock)
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Poland joined the European Union 20 years ago. For many, it was the only right and natural choice. The EU was supposed to give us all that we had been denied by the Communist system. EU membership was to guarantee freedom of speech and opinion as well as freedom to conduct business, while ensuring the protection of private property. At the same time, the balance of power between the larger and smaller EU member states made us believe we would preserve our national sovereignty. (more…)