Donald Trump's comments on NATO sow doubt in Poland
Donald Trump would not guarantee the security of NATO if he is ever elected to the White House. He would not intervene for a country which does not contribute enough to the Alliance's budget if it is ever attacked. Statements that do not pass muster in Poland, a country at the edge of the conflict in Ukraine.
Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw, November 13, 2023. © Czarek Sokolowski / АР
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With our correspondent in Warsaw,
Martin Chabal
The Polish government quickly showed itself worried
by Donald Trump's comments on NATO
. “
Donald Trump calls for Europe to be handed over directly to Putin
,” Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski immediately reacted. While Europe is increasingly concerned by the scenario of a possible Russian attack on the continent, these comments sow doubt in the heads of countries on Ukraine's doorstep.
Polish President Andrzej Duda tries to reassure everyone. He promises that he will maintain as strong an alliance as possible between the United States and his country. And what does the tenant of the White House care? He also emphasizes that
Poland
is not targeted by Donald Trump's comments. His country spends nearly 4% of its GDP on defense, enough for the United States of a supposed Donald Trump to intervene in the event of an attack.
But Warsaw is committed to the NATO motto: “
one for all, all for one
”. And if it is one of the good students, Poland is still concerned about its European neighbors who do not spend enough according to Donald Trump, like France and Germany for example. Two large European countries with which the new government is trying to reconnect, after the PiS populists came to power. They will also be able to discuss Donald Trump's remarks on Monday, during the Weimar Triangle meeting which brings together these three countries, Germany, France and Poland.
Also read: Poland's immense military ambition
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