Elections in Germany. The main political forces announce the revival of cooperation with Poland

Social Democrats from the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), which is the leader Olaf Scholzthey assess in their program before the upcoming Bundestag elections that their government coalition with green and liberal FDP managed to “revive the Weimarski Triangle”, i.e. the Committee for supporting French-German-Polish cooperation. They also declare that in the future they want to use this format as “a motor for faster and more united breaking barriers in the EU and for further transformation of the EU into a strong and united community.”

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Although SPD argues that in foreign policy it returns a special role to Polish-German relations, in recent years there has been no breakthrough in Berlin-Warsaw relations. After years of the deadlock in July 2024, the first intergovernmental consultations in six years were held, but according to German media they did not have a great effect. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised, among others The payment of compensation for the living Polish victims of German crimes, however, did not provide a specific amount.

After years of rule PIS Commentators expected a new opening in the relations of both countries, but over time German media increasingly pointed out that hopes for significant improvement of relationships were not fully met.

Reviving Germany's relations with France And Polish also postulate Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU). “We will enliven our relations with France and Poland: we will give the impulse to fight illegal migration, economy and innovations, security and defense and expand the infrastructure towards our neighboring countries” – they indicate in their program.

Chades even talk about friendship with France and Poland, of which Germany should be proud. “Friendship with France and Poland is of great importance. In the format of the Weimar triangle we will strive for strict coordination between Berlin, Paris and Warsaw in all important matters of foreign, security and European policy,” they declare in the program.

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He determines a similar direction in German foreign policy Free democratic party (FDP). “We want to particularly strengthen extended formats, such as the Weimarski triangle with Poland, and cooperation with other European partners to develop common European solutions, especially in the field of security policy, and to promote regional cooperation” – they indicate in the election program.

In turn, the Greens want to develop the EU together with Poland and France. “That's why we will invest so much in German -French cooperation and the Weimarski triangle,” it was indicated.

According to the deputy head of the German Institute of Polish Affairs (DPI) by Agnieszka Łady-Konefał “the Weimarski Triangle is such a format that is always great for the slogan that something wants to do.” – This slogan has been raining many times this year. Even the first meetings of politicians have already been held, which announced the future renovated cooperation. And then nothing happened because in France and Germany the political situation remains unstable. There is currently no interest, space for such cooperation – says the expert.

According to Łada-Konephał, “it's definitely good that such slogans appear and there is awareness of the Weimar triangle format in the rhetorical sphere, because it should start with it.” “However, when it comes to what, this format is often not actually active,” she noted. In her opinion, however, there is a chance that “Friedrich Merz as a chancellor, who is a very pragmatic politician looking at profits from political decisions and movements, will see that cooperation within the Weimar triangle pays off. Then something will happen in this format.”

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Candidate Christian Democrats Friedrich Merz in the election campaign repeatedly announced not only the revival of the Weimar triangle, but also the creation of a special contact group for matters Ukrainemade up of Germany, France, Great Britain and Poland. It would develop a joint strategy in strict coordination with USAto support Ukraine in her aspirations for peace, freedom and security.

In December last year, the leaders of the Christian Party – Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Markus Soeder (CSU) – made a visit to Poland, where they met with the Prime Minister Donald Tusk. According to commentators, the visit was to be a signal of a possible German cooperation with Poland after the Bundestag election, in which Christian Democrats currently have the best chance of winning. In their program, Christian Democrats also postulate the expansion of railway infrastructure on the German-Polish border.

The Greens support the implementation of the planned Polish -German House in Berlin – a place of memory and meetings devoted to Polish victims of World War II and the Nazi occupation.

The extreme right -wing alternative for Germany (AfD) rejects the demands of war reparations, through Poland and Greece. “These issues have already been finally clarified in international law. Legal and peaceful order that developed in Europe cannot be threatened by unacceptable demands” – we read in the AFD program.

Elections to the Bundestag will take place on Sunday. IN polls The block of Christians CDU/CSU definitely runs the block of Christians with support of approx. 30 percent, and the leader of CDU MEZ is the most serious candidate for the Chancellor. AFD, which can count on about 20 percent in the poll. votes. It is ahead of SPD (16 percent) and green (13 percent) – according to the YouGov survey published on Friday. FDP balances on the border of a five % electoral threshold.

Probable grateful governments after the election in Germany may be more favorable for Poland due to the similar political orientation of CDU/CSU and the Civic Platform – says Łada -Konefał, adding that you can expect, for example, more close -up in security issues, as opposed to more abstract SPD. The expert, however, does not expect major changes in the relationships of both countries, emphasizing that their key interests remain different. In her opinion, the filling of ministries in Germany will be of key importance.