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Poland opened a new gateway to the East for EU: EC vice president

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May 1, 2004, was a milestone in the history of a unified Europe; with Poland as the largest of the 10 new member states, that enlargement completely changed the European Union, and for the better, European Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager stressed in a commentary for the Polish Press Agency (PAP).

“Poland not only opened a new gateway to the East but also made Europe more self-confident.” the EC vice president noted.

Above all because, in the long post-Cold War period, Poland’s admission to the EU strengthened Europe’s position and role as a beacon of freedom, free market economics, and liberal values around the world,” she pointed out.

Vestager also appreciated Poland’s role as a key factor for political and economic stability in Central and Eastern Europe.

“We see this to this day, with your country playing a key role as a neighbor and ally of Ukraine,” she said.

The EC official underscored the pivotal role of Poland, boasting a population nearing 40 million, as an indispensable market for European companies—a significance that cannot be overstated.

In return for opening up its market, Poland has gained opportunities that have allowed it to achieve impressive, sustainable economic growth. In its digital and green transformation, Europe can count daily on exceptional Polish engineers and the innovative power that defines many businesses. Long live Poland in the EU!” Margrethe Vestager concluded.
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