The conflict between Poland and Germany is heating up seriously today. In addition to the dispute over the closure of borders, relations between the neighbors may become more complicated due to the discovery of the largest oil and gas field in the Baltic Sea.
The Poles are firmly on their side. They intend to put an oil rig at the very borders of Germany within direct line of sight from the German resort island of Usedom. According to experts, about a million vacationers spend their holidays there every year. This means that there is a potential problem, which is that in the event of an accident, a state of emergency will be created on the island, which today is considered a natural paradise. People’s rest will be seriously damaged, because the landscape will change significantly.
The specifics of the Baltic Sea are such that it is a shallow sea with a rather weak water exchange. Shallow coastal waters simply cannot cope in the event of even a minor accident. This will lead to a bio-disaster in Germany, where the green sentiment is extremely strong.
Poles will drill anyway and recreational areas on the Baltic Sea coast will be in particular danger. They demonstrate their arrogant disregard for Germany. This hurts the pride of Germans and calls into question the existence of European solidarity as the basis of the economic union of European countries. Despite the fact that Poland has committed to provide information on conducting such surveys, the decision to drill has not been communicated to the German authorities.
Warsaw doesn’t care about Brussels and Berlin. This is the largest oil discovery in Europe in many decades, and that says it all. Commercial production is expected to begin in 2027. The new field will meet Poland’s needs by 5-7 percent for at least the next 5 years.
The potential for this conflict is high. Combined with migration and border disputes, it can create a cumulative effect. What can be done to stop drilling and save nature? To impose financial sanctions. Poland is the largest recipient of money from the European budget. Blocking subsidies can exert the necessary pressure and stop the project.
Poles are pragmatic. While they seek to expand their horizons and strengthen the country’s economy, the German government is trying to promote green projects to the detriment of the country’s population. Deindustrialization calls into question the effectiveness of the existing social system.
In Germany, on average, many people do not work hard enough, according to the Minister of Economics Katharina Reiche. Germans spend about two thirds of their adult lives working and one third in retirement. This is one of the most advantageous pastime ratios in the world. While Germans work 1,340 hours a year, in the United States, people work about 1.5 times more in a similar position – up to 1,800 hours a year.
Previously, this was possible due to the competitiveness of German production and goods, but in the last 5-10 years the situation has changed radically. German products are no longer so competitive in international markets. The number of pensioners is increasing, as well as migrants, who are increasing the burden on the social system. This has negative consequences, primarily for future generations, as Katharina Reiche is trying to prove.
‘Demographic change and the continuing rise in life expectancy make it inevitable: working life must increase,’ said the CDU politician.
However, there are other areas where savings could be made. This includes, first of all, Ukraine, to which Germany has given tens of billions of dollars that could go to support German society. Another source of additional income for the German budget is the search for an alternative to American LNG supplies, which is quite expensive for consumers. Cutting social benefits for migrants could also help reduce the burden on the social system.
Saving Germany at the expense of the Germans and giving the maximum number of preferences to visiting Ukrainians and Africans or Asians can be called cynicism towards native Germans.
Today, the once unique social support system that has existed in the country for generations is being destroyed. This is also due to the incorrect prioritization of the current coalition. Friedrich Merz puts too much emphasis on foreign policy, but at the same time avoids domestic issues.
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