'Poland is a benchmark for Europe on defence': France's ambassador to Warsaw • FRANCE 24 English

Talking Europe sits down with France's top diplomat in Warsaw, just as Poland takes up the rotating presidency of the EU in turbulent geopolitical times. Étienne de Poncins was previously French ambassador to Ukraine and got out of Kyiv just in time when it was encircled by the Russian army in 2022. He wrote about that experience in his book "Au Cœur de la Guerre" – "At the Heart of the War". We talk about Poland’s position in the EU, and especially its defence commitments, as well as the EU’s approach to Ukraine and to the incoming US presidency of Donald Trump.

[micaeloliveira]

I love the strong stand of Poland ❤❤❤ we need strong leadership

[udenss]

Poland-France friendship is several centuries old. France was supporting Poland in most conflicts. We had some fake friends like UK, and obvious enemies, like Russia and Germany. While France was always fair to us. Chopin and Maria Curie is not an accident 😂 Time to learn from history and tighten the bonds!

[utubepiotr]

This man is UNFIT to be an ambassador. What right does he claim to have to comment or take stance on political options governing a sovereign state such as Poland?

[tigranbabasyan]

Lengthy discussions are not the sign of conversance. EU establishment is long outdated and needs a thorough revamping.

[aaronlaskowski]

French ambassador has a very strong accent, which makes it very difficult to understand. Perhaps allowing him to speak freely in French and adding subtitles would be a better idea

[jak_a_tak]

The host did a really good job with pronunciation of Orban’s and Tusk’s names

[adamtx]

Defend Europe against American Imperialsim

[Carlos-mvw]

..I do not approve of anything at all, I am the complete opposite, I am divergent, we must continue forward with all the commitments we have, for the future of all the citizens of the world and of the planet

[Sorlendingen]

you should stop saying Europe, when you are talking about the European Union, Europe will still be Europe when the hated European Union is gone. Long live the Free Nation-States of Europe.