– I don't understand why such words were said – he says inside one of the anonymous soldiers in the German Ministry of National Defense. – After all, Poles know our soldiers well, who took part in the mission, for example, deploying Patriots near the border with Ukraine. We were warmly welcomed by the local community, there were no problems. Why should Poles now be afraid of uniformed officers who want to help clean up and remove the effects of the flood?
We also asked the spokesman of the German Ministry of National Defense for an official comment, Mitko Müller.
– Words of Prime Minister Tusk are well known. We have been experiencing the difficult effects of floods for a long time now – this problem has been with us for a long time from 2021. The topic of floods is also currently an important element of discussions with our partners, especially those who are directly affected by its effects. This is indeed serious problem. The exchange of opinions is still ongoing, so at this moment I am not able to present any specific plans or actions, because talks are still ongoing and have not been completed yet.
Flood 2024. Poland did not contact the Bundeswehr for help?
According to our information, the Polish side she did not ask the German Bundeswehr for help and for now no one counts to an official request from the website Warsaw.
In the words of the Polish Prime Minister the military are also surprised, who were preparing for the transfer from the bottom up help for flood victims. It's about German Territorialswho have been for a long time they cooperate with soldiers WOT on the Polish side.
Their ideas of going to Poland were cut off at a higher level. The decision in the ministry and command of the Bundeswehr is clear. Without an official inquiry there will be no trips. Our interlocutors, who initiated the idea of ​​helping flood victims, do not hide their frustration.
– We are convinced that words Donald Tusk were not usedto cause a stir or scandal, but they were unnecessary, because it is a repetition of some stereotypes that fit the previous government – says the military officer, who asked for anonymity. The German government does not comment on the words of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. At today's press conference, the government expressed its opinion on this matter the spokesman did not take Olaf Scholza.
Flood 2024. Germany is ready to help Poles
Germany are ready to offer not only the help of the German Bundeswehr. The Ministry of Interior is also prepared for providing so-called civil assistance. In Germany there is a very well organized structure of the Technical Guard THW.
These are federal services that have the most modern equipment used in various types of disasters. They have been involved in the reconstruction of flood areas for years. Dr. Sonja Kockthe spokeswoman for the ministry, confirmed in an interview with Interia that these services they did not take part in any action in Poland.
There are clear procedures here. The given Member State submits an application in European Union for assistance and tu Brussels coordinates the entire actionasking other member states for support. This solution is clear because it also solves the problem of financing such assistance.