In an alarming move, the EU “has triggered Article 7 against Poland” — known as the “nuclear option” — accusing it of violating “democratic values with proposed judiciary reform.” The next step could mean some type of sanctions.
The Vice Chairman of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, mysteriously tweeted:
It is with a heavy heart that we have activated Article 7(1). But the facts leave us with no choice. We have no other option. This is not just about Poland, it is about the EU as a whole. We continue to hope that we can enter into a more fruitful dialogue.
This is a serious move on the part of the EU and is a troubling interference with the sovereignty of Poland. While information is sketchy, the speculation is that the action of the EU is a punishment to Poland for not accepting its quotas of migrants from Islamic states.
The EU has also applied pressure on Theresa May to attack Poland on her upcoming trip there, so that she can “prove Britain’s loyalty to EU values.”
The EU has long vowed sanctions, not just against Poland, but also against other members of the Visegrad group (Hungary and the Czech Republic) for refusing to go along and allow in an inundation of Muslim migrants. So far, Poland and Hungary have suffered no jihadi attacks, as a result of their closed-door policy regarding Muslim migration.
“EU triggers unprecedented proceedings against Poland, sanctions could follow”, RT News, December 20, 2017:
The European Union’s executive body triggered Article 7 of the EU treaty, branded the “nuclear option,” against Poland on Wednesday. It has been triggered for the first time since the foundation of the bloc.
The unprecedented measure was taken amid two-year tensions between the EU and Poland over the latter’s judicial reforms. The bloc is concerned over “a serious breach of the rule of law” in the country, saying the reforms resulted in “the absence of judicial independence.”
“It is up to Poland to identify its own model for its justice system, but it should do so in a way that respects the rule of law,” it said in a statement.
Brussels gave Warsaw three months to address EU concerns, promising to reconsider the decision if Polish authorities “implement the recommended actions.”
The first vice-president of the European Commission said that Warsaw had left it “no choice,” adding that the bloc still hopes to engage in “a more fruitful dialogue.”
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that the country is “as devoted to the rule of law as the rest of the EU,” and called on the EU partners for open and honest dialogue.
“I believe that Poland’s sovereignty and the idea of United Europe can be reconciled,” Morawiecki tweeted.
Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro told Polish state news agency PAP that he is puzzled over the “politically motivated” decision, stressing Warsaw strictly adheres to EU laws….
Poland and the EU have also clashed over migration, as Warsaw has refused to accept migrants as part of a quota system devised during the European refugee crisis. Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo said in November that the decision has resulted in her country being seen as “a country free of terrorism.”
Member states need unity to implement the sanctions, which have already been opposed by Hungary, who promised to veto any such move. Budapest has its own dispute with Brussels over migrant issues, with its PM Viktor Orban being one of the most vocal critics of mandatory migrant quotas. He has warned that quotas would result in “tens of millions” of migrants flocking to Europe.
On Wednesday, following the Article 7 announecment [sic], the spokeswoman for the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party said that the EU’s actions could be related to Warsaw’s opposition to accepting Muslim refugees…..
CRUSADER says
This is what Bat Ye’or warned about regarding the Eurabia effect from early developments of the EU.
Michael Copeland says
TRANSLATIONS
“fruitful dialogue” …………….agreeing with Frans “Europe WILL be diverse” Timmermans
“refugee crisis”………………..illegal alien invasion, organised and assisted
CRUSADER says
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“EurAbia” raises its ugly head ~
Euromediterranean Process: the Union based on the Barcelona Declaration :
The Euromediterranian Process I: From Eurabia to the Union for the …
https://new.euro-med.dk/20170326-the-euromediterranian-process-i-from-eurabia-to-…
Mar 26, 2017 – But let me begin briefly with the historian, Bat Ye’or, who has written an impressive work, Eurabia (2005), in which she goes through all the harrowing meetings ….
The Barcelona Declaration – Euro Mediterranean – EU’s dirty secret
balder.org/avisartikler/Barcelona-Declaration-Euro-Mediterranean-English.php
Secret European Union-agreements with 10 European and North African Countries. Abstract from the Barcelona – Euro Mediterranean Declaration of 1995 . The Euro Mediterranean Declaration was agreed upon by the EU, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Israel …
The Barcelona Declaration – Euro Mediterranean – EU’s dirty secret …
balder.org/…/Barcelona-Declaration-Euro-Mediterranean-English-Version-2009.php
The Euro Mediterranean Declaration was agreed upon by the EU, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Israel. … And, in fact, it even began already in 1973 with the European – Arab Dialogue, which was nothing but submission to Islam (Bat Ye´or: Eurabia 2005).
Gates of Vienna: The Eurabia Code
gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2006/10/eurabia-code_19.html
Oct 19, 2006 – What follows is a brief outline of the thesis put forward by writer Bat Ye’or in her book Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis. ….. The Barcelona declaration from 1995 encouraged “contacts between parliamentarians” and invited the European Parliament, with other Parliaments, to launch “the Euro-Mediterranean …
Does Europe Need a Union for the Mediterranean? | Gates of Vienna
gatesofvienna.net/2015/10/does-europe-need-a-union-for-the-mediterranean/
Oct 28, 2015 – The only possible criticism that one might raised against Bat Ye’or is to say that she might have misinterpreted these agreements. … In order to reinvigorate this Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and the Barcelona Process, a Union for the Mediterranean between the member states of the European Union …
The Barcelona Declaration-Euro-Mediterranean-EU’s Dirty Secret …
https://centurean2.wordpress.com/…/the-barcelona-declaration-euro-mediterranean-eu…
Aug 12, 2009 – Barcelona declaration adopted at the Euro-Mediterranean Conference [27-28/11/ 95] [Story continues beyond image insert] Title page of …. And, in fact, it even began already in 1973 with the European – Arab Dialogue, which was nothing but submission to Islam (Bat Ye´or: Eurabia 2005). The EU grants …
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LeftisruiningCanada says
You mean the “Euromohammadan Process”?
StellaSaidSo says
No, Timmo old boy, it’s not Poland which is ‘violating democratic values’, it’s the EU. Poland is DEFENDING democratic values.
mortimer says
Precisely. What began as a trade agreement between countries has turned into an unelected medieval, feudal government run by an aristocracy of unelected bureaucrats who believe they have a right to overthrow national sovereignty… because they paternalistically ‘know best’ what’s good for them.
Poland has been the victim of unending invasions since medieval times. Poles can smell tyranny 1,000 miles away.
Don’t tread on Poland.
katherine says
How well-prepared is Poland this time from a German invasion? Send a message to Timmy – start massive training and call-ups of army reserves plus homeland defense units. Order some Sukhoi-30MKIs from India.
Nothing significant really – just sending a message to the EU commission.
Save Europe says
Very very true. They’ve been invaded by Nazis, Commies and Muslims. Who can blame them for not forgetting their past.
bobm says
nuclear option… LOL…take a peek behind Poland… there you will see a smiling Russia and China… LOL… and an America that loves Poland
ArcadiaP says
Trump likes Hungary and he will like Poland also. If anyone knows about the under dogs its Trump. He also knows the difference between tyranny and freedom.
Westman says
Now we see the conversion of the EU’s saturated socialism into communism with its suppression of dissent.
Those in the UK who opposed Brexit should have second thoughts and those who supported Brexit have their suspicions confirmed.
WorkingClassPost says
Yup.
Brexit is looking better and better.
Paul says
I don’t know about Brexit. The whole EU thing is a poison chalice
either way with the scumbags in charge. However, Britain was a massive
stumbling block to Germany building up an army. They’re inviting tons of
Mohammedans into their country and they could use them to attack
Eastern Europe once again.
I know it sounds crazy, but then again, had I predicted at the start of last
century the German-Ottoman alliance and the bloodbath of WW1 as well
as the rise of the Nazis and their several Mohammedan SS divisions,
that would have sounded just as insane.
Time will tell, but there’s surely a method behind the madness.
infidel numero uno says
HIP HIP Hooray for Poland. The quicker the EU disintegrates, the better. Unelected bureaucrats illegitimately wielding power.
Cameron says
Why does it have to be Muslim refugees? – there are many Christian, Jewish, Polytheist and Atheist refugees whose lives and freedom are in danger because of devout muslims. Give priority to those non-muslims and then use those vulnerable communities knowledge to establish which muslims, if any, are tolerant, progressive and maybe even civilized enough to intergrate into western societies… be very strict about it though. Imprison anyone who causes trouble, take fingerprints, retina scans and blood samples of all refugees and frequently crack down on any fortified religious enclaves unless they are built offshore on an island in the Baltic sea.
Terry Gain says
The only Muslims who should be allowed into The West are ex-Muslims. The rest should be regarded as what they are: invaders.
dsinc says
Yes, good plan.
Rob says
Cameron…”Why does it have to be Muslim refugees” is the point – the WHOLE POINT!!! Powerful and collusionary forces in media, education and governments have reserved the “victim” mantle solely for Muslims. These forces have smothered Western societies in this “victim” illusion with intentional disregard for the millions of non-Muslims who are actively being persecuted within and driven from Muslim controlled countries. Islam has brought warfare, discrimination and death wherever it has gone, from the Arabian peninsula to Europe to India and China. Yet you don’t hear the media, educational institutions or governments beating the drum for Islamic controlled countries to open their lands, hearts and pocketbooks to the generations of non-Muslims who those countries have driven out of their own ancestral homelands.
RonaldB says
The thing to realize is that the EU itself is a fascist, aggressive organization devoted to dissolving national sovereignty, destroying the rights of ordinary citizens, and amassing vast unaccountable wealth and power to its bureaucrat/rulers.
In exchange for the total surrender of their sovereignty, the countries get access to German wealth and indeterminate loans from shady international financiers. There may be a little sweetener for compliant politicians in the form of grants and highly-paid positions of vague responsibilities once they get out of office.
The EU is a home-grown dictatorship, grown to full size and metastasized without firing a shot up to now. It represents perhaps the deadliest threat to European culture and nations today.
MFritz says
As a German and European I say this… the EU was ALWAYS and ONLY about business and trade – for the big companies. Never about people, their lives and their culture(s). Social standards were ignored over decades, civil rights never a topic, tax heavens remained untouched and lots of countries UTTERLY UNSUITABLE for the EU were let into the community.
And “now” its turning into a dictatorship? Well, those in charge don’t want change so we have to be FORCED to remain in this pyramid game. And “we” Germans are not the winners, its only a number of big companies and their “associated” politicians who thrive. 5% of the population getting richer and richer – while the rest is getting poorer – is NOT the whole country improving. It’s basically modern feudalism (or socialism – but only for the elite).
Save Europe says
Excellent post Sir?. As Winston Churchill once said – ‘the Fascists of the future will call themselves anti- Fascist.’ That’s what the Socialiast Pro EU Element are…….
j_not_a says
Eerily true. Just like the Antifa movement in the U.S., they claim to be “antifascist” but in fact, are extremely fascist themselves and wish to not just suppress free speech for others but to outright kill it altogether. Using WHATEVER means and methods to attain their aims, extreme violence is not off limits to them at all.
CRUSADER says
EU is tied to fixed agreements, treaties, pacts, which bind legal and economic obligations.
Horrifying!
Thankful for Trump to come along — allowing American EXCEPTIONAL-ISM to weigh in on the world.
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MFritz says
The migrants must keep on coming, the wages must remain low at all cost, everything must be sacrificed so the Globalists may thrive. And our politicians will not wake up, because they’re already corrupted to the bone.
Geoffrey Britain says
Trump should quietly let the EU bureaucrats know that if they impose sanctions on Poland or any nation for refusing to import invaders, that we will take the money we’ve been giving to nations that vote against us in the UN… and give it to Poland, etc.
If the EU then escalates, we’ll pull out of NATO and tell Putin to “have fun”, as we won’t stand in his way.
Better Western Europe fall to Russian oligarchs, than to Islam or 1984 bureaucrats.
SHUALI says
Right on!!
RichardL says
Fantastic news! The EU is shovelling its own grave. The Poles will never submit.
BTW: in Germany 100% of the Supreme Court judges are elected by the parties.
Bill says
I have predicted before and will repeat it, Merkel under the EU banner will have no choice but to ultimately invade Poland and the Czech Republic in order to get her way. The sanctions won’t work. Poland will refuse to pay fines. When that happens, Merkel will act to save face. The only question will be whether she would prefer to have Macron’s mercenary French troops in the van of the invasion, or behind the German troops in support?
Globalization is on the move and will not be so easy to achieve if the likes of Poland, Czech Republic and, perhaps, Austria remain in opposition. Those sovereign nations will have to be crushed by the Globalist juggernaut.
RichardL says
Rubbish. I am a reserve officer in the German Army and none of my fellow officers will invade Poland. If such an order would come, the Reichstag would find itself surrounded by soldiers.
gravenimage says
Thank you, Richard.
Save Europe says
Nope. Merkel is absolutely insane, and is utterly on Soros’ payroll, but would never invade any country whatsoever. That will never happen. However the beyaaatch is happy for her own country and the EU to be invaded!!!!!
j_not_a says
Modern Europe owes its existence to brave Polish King Jan Sobieski for turning back the muzlum hordes at the Gates of Vienna on September 11 and 12, 1683. And this is how he is repaid.
gravenimage says
A great hero.
DustDevl340 says
Stay strong Poland.
Timothy says
Let’s hope other countries follow.
M says
Good for Poland. Soon people will close to visit terorrism free Poland and Hungary instead of ruined France, England, Sweden and Germany, Italy….. The countries resisting migrant will be THE places to vacation in Europe. And London and all the rest can have their halal shops and women dressed in black bags.
Wellington says
Feeling extra proud today that I am of half Polish descent. Both my maternal grandparents emigrated from the Russian controlled portion of Poland around 1905, Poland of course not existing as an independent nation at the time, going the whole way back to the third partition of Poland in 1795. In my living room there is framed my Polish grandfather’s Commonwealth of Pennsylvania American citizenship document in which he renounced allegiance to the Czar and became an American citizen. My wife, to my complete but delightful surprise, got it beautifully framed for me as my wedding present many years ago. I’ve often thought it would be hard to top such a wedding present and I cherish it to this day.
On a far more expansive note, I would relish several Eastern European nations like Poland, the Czech Republic (Czechia), Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, et al. forming their own economic union, having nothing to do with the EU anymore and thereafter establishing all kinds of good trade deals with the United States. This would benefit both Eastern Europe and America and have the added advantage of driving the EU, the Muslim world and Russia nuts. America and Eastern Europe could end up being the salvation of Western Civilization. This I would particularly relish.
LeftisruiningCanada says
It would have to be the USA to form those links with the eastern european bloc….the other choices being russia, who would certainly like to gain dominance there, or the islamic nations themselves. Couldn’t see the EU wanting to trade much with them if they split off.
It would be a real puzzle i’m sure….but it would be pretty interesting 🙂
Januk36 says
Excellent news. That willl accelerate the destruction of the EU.
DFD says
“…We continue to hope that we can enter into a more fruitful dialogue…” What dialogue? He is dictating.
I am watching those events with eagerness. I hope that the Visigrad countries, plus by now Austria, will form their own counter weight, either within the EU or separate from, or additionally to it. Anything to break the stranglehold of Brussels, that means the stranglehold of Soros and the NGOs, plus that of the Muslim money.
In the end, they will have to, for reasons of self-preservation. If they do, it’s good for all of Europe (given the impending disaster), if they don’t, it will get really messy.
j_not_a says
“Dialogue” with EU = Be reasonable – do it my way – or else!
Surak says
The V4 (Visegrad 4) countries should leave the EU immediately and form their own bloc.
Save Europe says
True.
Z says
I knew it. The EU is destroying itself.
Save Europe says
…..and that’s a very good thing ?
Sarah says
I am not Polish, but I cannot see the Poles submitting to this, in any way.
The EU has to know this. They have been smart enough as a cabal of individuals to not only sell the concept of the EU to millions and millions of European citizen’s but to convince them that it’s fantastic and only beneficial to them.
They’re not idiots, basically. And they know how to manoeuvre politics beautifully – so they know that this approach isn’t going to work – well, that’s assuming that they want the outcome that they say they want.
It doesn’t make a lot of sense. Poland refuses to follow the company line on one specific topic, so the EU decide to say ‘well, if you don’t do it, we will force you and we will punish you for your lack of subservience’. When in the history of human nature, has that approach EVER worked?
Its like they want a war. Its like they want to see Europe erupt, yet again, into violence and mayhem.
Older Canadian says
Yes. The germans tried twice in the 20th century to dominate, by using direct war tactics, and with muslim allies but failed. This time they are using indirect war tactics same allies. Question: will they suceed this time? Sure looks like it.
nicholas tesdorf says
We may soon see Polexit, Cechexit and Hungexit from the EU if this nonsense keeps up.
michigan man says
to the great polish nation,please feel free to tell the corrupt jokers of the euro union to pound sand.
Sam says
9/11/1683 Polish army saved Europe from the Caliphate, Ottomans. this is the the thank you from communist EU, probably who have no clue of their own history and Christian roots of Europe.
Hope Poland can fight back against these idiots.
Carlos Danger says
God bless the Polish people and keep them strong and free.
WESTPAC Spy says
“In an alarming move, the EU “has triggered Article 7 against Poland” — known as the “nuclear option” — accusing it of violating “democratic values …”
I don’t know if it’s only me, but I find it infuriating that the unelected dictators in Brussels think they have the right to command Poland to do a goddamed thing. In the name of democracy.
Maybe Trump doesn’t want to involve himself. But in the name of decency I do. In the names of Pu;laski and Kazimierz. And all other things holyl
WESTPAC Spy says
Sorry for the misspellings. I was just little angry.
gravenimage says
Completely understandable.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/21/doctors-pro-migrant-activists-prosecuted-fake-medical-certificates/
NYgal says
Well, today Poland abstaind during the UN vote, instead of supporting the US and voting ‘ NO’ and now I choose ‘Abstain’ instead of supporting Poland. It works both ways.
eduardo odraude says
Visegrad, leave the EU “with a heavy heart”. Teach the asinine EU twerp a righteous lesson.
bobm says
a ring around Poland of Russia .. China …USA … says you’re bluffin EU.
Lydia Church says
It’s like; “yeah, you jumped off a cliff and now want us to follow, and we won’t, so do whatever!”
Poland is a sovereign nation, but this is the problem with joining the EU. Suffering is the result whether or not they let them in, so cut your losses and don’t let them in, it is suicide. And THEY complain about things not being ‘democratic’! What a bunch of hypocrites! Also good experience as to why not to join the global government union as well… it is a totalitarian dictatorship and you will have no more autonomy, they will not need your consent any longer, you will be their slave.
yzkrieg says
What would NPR and the BBC say about Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic? They are Xenophobic, anti-Globalization, against diversity. They are acting like Trump and not like the EU leaders in Brussels.
Cheer Bear Girl says
The EU is looking more like an Islamic dictatorship than anything else.
I hope more Western European countries wise up and leave the EU before Muslims completely conquer them.
solange Silverman says
Exactly what is a “nuclear option?”
martin says
The eu is a dictatorship that violates democratic values.
gravenimage says
EU begins “nuclear option” proceedings against Poland for resisting the hijrah, sanctions could follow
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This is what the EU is doing against their own people, while letting invading Muslims run wild. Suicidal insanity.
Randy Eldredge says
Poland under assault again from another -ism, liberalism! Nazi Fascism tried to destroy the nation, but it rose out of the rubble of WW!!! Now Globalists in Europe, under a guise of “unified Europe” want to penalize Poland for not accepting hoards of Muslim invaders as “refugees”! Totally disgusting! Most of Europe has / if gone to Hell with Muslim maggots / parasites sucking the life out of the nations economically and increasing crime at an insane rate! Poland refuses to be the literal “beaten dead horse” like most of Europe! Neither should the USA!
Cecelia Henderson says
Sounds like the EU is once again flexing it’s muscles and telling a member Country what it will and will not do within it’s own borders. The EU is only going to get more and more bold with its demands. I hope Poland tells them to “stuff it”.