Spike31
27 May 2020
Polonia / Polonia in Germany [59]
Because the vast potential of Polonia wasn't tapped by the government. PiS and most previous government were quite incompetent when it comes to handling Polish diaspora. Konfrederacja is much more focused on that subject. Many Konfederacja delegates have travelled to meet with Polonia around the EU and they also have strong ties with Polish organizations from Kresy [Eastern Borderlands].
All what is needed is to create an effective hubs with strong political - and financial when needed - backup from Polish government. All this can be done with the right people in the government. The power of Polonia was once tested in the past when Polish-American citizens have effectively lobbied for Poland's accession to NATO.
they are Polish, with Polish culture, but they simply don't push Polish interests at all
Because the vast potential of Polonia wasn't tapped by the government. PiS and most previous government were quite incompetent when it comes to handling Polish diaspora. Konfrederacja is much more focused on that subject. Many Konfederacja delegates have travelled to meet with Polonia around the EU and they also have strong ties with Polish organizations from Kresy [Eastern Borderlands].
All what is needed is to create an effective hubs with strong political - and financial when needed - backup from Polish government. All this can be done with the right people in the government. The power of Polonia was once tested in the past when Polish-American citizens have effectively lobbied for Poland's accession to NATO.