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Perspectives for the Development of the European Union This introduction was supposed to have been written by Bishop Pieronek. In the autumn of last year, he opened the eighteenth international conference in our PERSPECTIVES series, reflecting that the event was “coming of age,” that we had reached a new FOR THE DEVELOPMENT stage and a new opening for the Krakow meetings held under the title “The Role of the Catholic Church in the Process of European Integration.” We did not know it at OF THE EUROPEAN UNION that point, but the October conference was also the end of an era. Bishop Tadeusz died — for us unexpectedly and too soon — on the morning of December 27, 2018. The Role of the Catholic Church He was a creator of an important event in the European calendar of annual in the Process of European Integration debates on the relationship between the Church and the Union, between the world of faith and values and the sphere of politics. He was the Chairman of the This publication contains a record of speeches and discussions Organizing Committee, and we were fortunate to work with him. The author of from the 18th International Conference in Krakow, October 5–6, 2018 accurate diagnoses on the situation in Poland and Europe. Brave in his opinions. Clear in convictions. Cordial in conversation. Although he sometimes rebuked, he could also accept criticism, even advice, even from us who were much younger. He was our mentor. This is who he was for us. Current information regarding the conference “The Role of the Catholic Church in the Process of European Integration” can be found on the website www.kosciol-europa.org.pl This compilation was published using funds from the Group of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament O R G A N I S E R S AND C O O P E R A T I O N S PERSPECTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EUROPEAN UNION The Pontifical University The Robert Schuman The Konrad Adenauer The “Wokół nas” Commission European People’s Party The Group of John Paul II Foundation Foundation Publishing House of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European People’s Party of the European Union Gliwice 2019 ISBN 978-83-89715-06-7 House Publishing nas” “Wokół PERSPECTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION The Role of the Catholic Church in the Process of European Integration This publication contains a record of speeches and discussions from the 18th International Conference in Krakow, October 5–6, 2018 The “Wokół nas” Publishing House Gliwice 2019 PERSPECTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION The Role of the Catholic Church in the Process of European Integration © The “Wokół nas” Publishing House 2019 This publication is free of charge. Duplication, copying, reproduction is allowed with acknowledgment of the source. Some of the speeches were transcribed from audio recordings and were not authorized by the speakers. Editors: Małgorzata Chudzio, Rafał Budnik, Michał Góra Translation: Alina Mikolajczyk Copy editing: Nicholas Hodge Design: Artur Kaczor Photos: Antoni Witwicki Cover photo: Justyna Kastelik This compilation was published using funds from the Group of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament ISBN: 978-83-89715-06-7 The “Wokół nas” Publishing House ul. Kozielska 186 44-121 Gliwice e-mail: [email protected] www.wokolnas.pl This is the 262nd publication of the “Wokół nas” Publishing House Contents Introduction .................................................................................................. 5 Welcome and Opening Dr. Janusz Lewandowski .......................................................................... 9 Andrzej Grzyb ......................................................................................... 11 Professor Dr. Thomas Sternberg ........................................................... 13 Jacek Krupa .............................................................................................. 15 Bishop Rimantas Norvila ....................................................................... 17 Antonio Tajani......................................................................................... 19 I Panel Session ............................................................................................. 21 EURO – SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CONNECTORS OF THE EU Dr. Janusz Lewandowski Kai Wynands Dr. Ivan Stefanec Janusz Jankowiak Moderation: Andrzej Godlewski II Panel Session ............................................................................................ 63 SCHENGEN – STABILITY ZONE AND THE EXTERNAL BORDER OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Jacques Santer Zeljana Zovko Mariia Mykolaivna Ionova Moderation: Dr. hab. Katarzyna Pisarska III Panel Session .......................................................................................... 97 THE RULE OF LAW – A GUARANTEE OF A STRONG EUROPEAN UNION Dr. hab. Hanna Suchocka Dr. hab. Włodzimierz Wróbel Prof. Zoltan Fleck Nuria Diaz Abad Moderation: Urszula Gacek PERSPECTIVES FOR POLAND’S DEVELOPMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION ................................................................ 129 Donald Tusk, President of the European Council IV Panel Session ........................................................................................ 147 NATIONALITY AND IDENTITY IN EUROPE Dr. Jan Olbrycht Bishop Theodorus Cornelis Maria Hoogenboom Bishop Piotr Jarecki Dr. Thomas Schrapel Moderation: Dr. hab. Sławomir Sowiński Summary and the end of the Conference Fr. Prof. Wojciech Zyzak ...................................................................... 173 Speakers’ bios ............................................................................................. 179 Introduction This introduction was supposed to have been written by Bishop Pieronek. In the autumn of last year, he opened the eighteenth international con- ference in our series, reflecting that the event was “coming of age,” that we had reached a new stage and a new opening for the Krakow meetings held under the title “The Role of the Catholic Church in the Process of Eu- ropean Integration.” We did not know it at that point, but the October conference was also the end of an era. Bishop Tadeusz died – for us unex- pectedly and too soon – on the morning of December 27, 2018. He was a creator of an important event in the European calendar of an- nual debates on the relationship between the Church and the Union, be- tween the world of faith and values and the sphere of politics. He was the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, and we were fortunate to work with him. The author of accurate diagnoses on the situation in Poland and Europe. Brave in his opinions. Clear in convictions. Cordial in conversa- tion. Although he sometimes rebuked, he could also accept criticism, even advice, even from us who were much younger. He was our mentor. This is who he was for us. In the present volume, we provide readers with a record of the speeches and debates from the last conference which we prepared under the lead- ership of Bishop Tadeusz Pieronek. However, as the virtue of hope tells us, it is not the last one in this history, nor the last one to take place under his gaze. Between October and December, as was the custom, we began preparations for the next conference – in this case the nineteenth. Bishop Tadeusz planned to refresh the way of debating somewhat. In this respect, he always tried to be up to date. He watched other public debates closely. 5 Together with him, we strove to make sure that our guests would not feel bored, that they would deal with interesting opinions, extraordinary lead- ers and dynamic messages. We made sure and we will continue to make sure. Anyway, in recent weeks we have often said “Oh, Pieronek would not forgive us,” if someone thought of quitting this project during such a tumultuous time. Some of the key speakers have already confirmed their participation. The subject has been approved by all co-organizers and conference partners. “Challenges for a New Europe” – we chose this title for 2019, because it is the year of election fever, which will change the political face of European institutions. It is also a year of numerous anniversaries, especially that of thirty years since freedom was regained by many countries in Central Europe! Thus, we welcome a new person to the Organizing Committee: Car- dinal Stanisław Dziwisz. We thank his Eminence for agreeing to be the Honorary Chairman. We are all the more pleased as the inspiration for the first conference was Pope John Paul II, and at that time Cardinal Dziwisz was a secretary of the Holy Father. Since then, the event has expanded into this long-running and unique series. And let Bishop Tadeusz Pieronek continue to be the mentor of our activities. Now from the other side. Rafał Budnik Małgorzata Chudzio Michał Góra 6 Welcome and Opening Dr. Janusz Lewandowski Member of the European Parliament, Co-chair of the Polish Delegation of the PO-PSL Delegation in the European Parliament, former Commissioner for Budget and Financial Programming Your Eminences, Ladies and Gentlemen, For many years, at this time of the year, we set off towards Krakow from the European Parliament, from Brussels or Strasbourg. This is already a tradition. However, the circumstances of our discussion on the perspec- tives of the European Union and the role of the Catholic Church in creat- ing European integration are variable. The anxieties and sources of hope are variable too. Today, we direct our gaze at Italy with unease. And due to the development of the situation in Italy, I must excuse the absence of the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani,
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