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Did Ukraine really "steal" Polish land? [302]
have never expressed a desire to have a duscussion with you,
:Point taken
Po
I really don't have time right now to disuss anything since I am beind with my readings
Apolgies for taking your time.
I get the impression that you harbor a dislike for Ukrainians
Dear Kochana-Babcia, I assume You have read all my posts: from the bickering over Lwow, the atrocities of WW2, kissing Communists feet over many years in order for the USSR in order to support them- these observations were examined from an Historical point of view- not as a personal dislike for the Ukrainians-further their newest proposition to the Poles re the pipeline, along with clamoring to enter the EU is met with caution - for obvious reasons. Regards.
Excuse me, but what Poland had to offer EU ? Not that much,
Since 1989: The strategic objectiveof Polish policy was membership into the EU.
In 1990:They filed an application to begin negotiations with Europa Communities.The Poles were aware of the required high standards of the EU and began preparing, rectifying the problems.
In 1994: the Agreement came into effect, so on 1st May 2004, they were smoothly accepted into the EU, having had in effect 10 years to prepare.
Excuse me, but what Poland had to offer EU ? Not that much
1/ Fruit: Poland in 2003 was the largest producer of apples, 60% were processed into concentrate, the rest exported. Same with strawberries,cherries,raspberries, etc.
2/ Veg, main export were potatoes, beetroot, sugarbeet.
3/ Rye, barley, oats another main export.
4/ In 2004, 53,000 tons of cheese were exported- 72% higher than in 2003, 33% of Edam ended up in Finland.
5/ The quality of beef, pig, and poultry rose sharply in demand, leading to an expansion of export. So , there was a rapid increase in exports of meat, milk, fruit & veg as on average they were 30% cheaper than those produced in the EU. The common market as well as foreign investment generates growth.
6/ Heavy industry.Copper mines producing non ferrous metals for export and ferrous( nickel, cobalt, iron) in moderation.
7/In 2005, the main producer of yachts(up to 7.5m) in Europa.
8/ Manufacturing and technical skills of cars, electronics and chemicals.
7/ Confectionary-exported.
8/ Polish beer-exported.
9/ Crystal and jewellry-exported.
10/ Education: amongst of the best educated societies in Europa, the Uni's and technical colleges producing students well acquainted with foreign languages, IT, Biotechnology, etc- the quality of Polish scientific and technical achievement reflected by the worlds largest corporations locating their R&D centres there.These graduates, with the research and entrepenerial skills can be harnessed to create new business focus on
EU market, Professionals can look abroad for jobs, prosperity.
11/ Young educated workers- in view of the aging EU societies and willing to work in different EU sectors are regarded as cheap labour.
12/ Tourism.
13/ The willingness to work closely with the other nations within the EU- despite differences.
