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I can confirm that Poland should become a eurozone country, and not just because of the treaties that have been signed, but because I consider it of strategic interest both for Poland and the E.U.

It's wonderful that Poland is free again and there's open debate and people can pursue their interests. I'm all for it.

We are giving the citizens of Poland a sense that a reasonable and predictable government is ruling here.

Everyone should respect the sovereignty of the EU countries.

Poland is a wildly dramatic and tragic story. It's just unbelievable what went on with those people. How they survive, I don't really know. The Germans had a particular hatred for the Poles; they really considered them subhuman Slavs, and they were very brutal to them.

I always needle a bit when people say I'm a champion of the Poles, because I've always had a very multinational view of Poland.

When I look at the chaotic and volatile debate right now, both in Germany and around the world, my impression and concern is that the daily barrage of proposals and political statements is making markets and consumers even more nervous. Still, Brussels is pressing for a joint European approach.

I realize that the strivings of the Polish people gave rise, and still do so, to the feelings of understanding and solidarity all over the world.

Poland should be strong and prosperous and independent and play its proper role as a great nation in the heart of Europe.

I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy.