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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff (Policy Lab) (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    What do you think?

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...

    On Publixpheres Facebook page and on Twitter we support the debate with quotes, reading tips and videos (#pxpoland). If you want to contribute your own article on the issue, please send it to us (community@publixphere.net) or comment below.


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  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff (Policy Lab) (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    What do you think?


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...

    On Publixpheres Facebook page Link: https://www.facebook.com/Publixphere/ and on Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/publixphere we support the debate with quotes, reading tips and videos (#pxpoland). If you want to contribute your own article on the issue, please send it to us (community@publixphere.net) or comment below.


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    -:Ireneusz Pawel Karolewski, Roland Benedikter: Poland’s conservative turn: Where are its real origins? Link: https://publixphere.net/d/2402


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  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff Link: https://publixphere.net/user/lisaMT/about (Policy Lab Link: http://policylab.de/ ) Link: https://publixphere.net/i/publixphere-de/user/lisaMT Policy Lab Link: https://publixphere.net/user/lisaMT/about (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


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  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

    von admin, angelegt

    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff Link: https://publixphere.net/i/publixphere-de/user/lisaMT Policy Lab (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


    Links

  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

    von admin, angelegt

    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff Link: https://publixphere.net/user/lisaMT/about Link: https://publixphere.net/i/publixphere-de/user/lisaMT Policy Lab (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


    Links

  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa MasthoffPolicy Lab (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


    Links

  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

    von admin, angelegt

    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff Link: https://publixphere.net/i/publixphere-de/user/lisaMT Policy Lab (Policy Lab Link: http://policylab.de/ ) (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read the news online, a lot. I have the feeling that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect me. However, I feel that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe it is nothing but fair. We will see if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


    Links

  • "I do not have any relation to the European Union"

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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, according to says geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. For her, her that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff (Policy Lab) (German version)


    About Barbara Mikulska

    Barbara Mikulska (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. For a year she's Since one year, she has been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland Poland, while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska: I read am reading the news online, a lot. I have the feeling feeling, that I can find pure news only there. I don't watch am not watching TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland Poland, in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they accept lower wages unlike their German counterparts. And Romanians do the same and work in Poland for lower wages. are satisfied with lower wages. And Romanians work in Poland. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe believe, that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska: Yes and Maybe yes, maybe no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It doesn't affect is not affecting me. However, I feel feel, that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid afraid, people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe believe, it is nothing but fair. We will see see, if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


    Links

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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, says geriatric nurse Barbara Mikulska. Kowalczyk. For her that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff (Policy Lab) (German version)


    About Barbara

    MikulskaBarbara Mikulska KowalczykBarbara Kowalczyk

    (55 years old) from Nowa Jabłona Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowa_Jab%C5%82ona Slupsk Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%82upsk was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. Since one year, she has been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.

    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland, while living in Germany?

    Barbara Mikulska Kowalczyk : I am reading the news online, a lot. I have the feeling, that I can find pure news only there. I am not watching TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland, in October 2015?

    Barbara Mikulska Kowalczyk : A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they are satisfied with lower wages. And Romanians work in Poland. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe, that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Mikulska Kowalczyk : Maybe yes, maybe no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It is not affecting me. However, I feel, that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Mikulska Kowalczyk : No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid, people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe, it is nothing but fair. We will see, if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Mikulska Kowalczyk : Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


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    Foto"A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses." Photo: LM

    Many Poles are dissatisfied with their economic situation, says geriatric the nurse Barbara Kowalczyk. For her that's the main reason why the national-conservative party "Law and Justice" (PiS) have won the election in Poland.


    An Interview by Lisa Masthoff (Policy Lab) (German version)


    About Barbara Kowalczyk

    Barbara Kowalczyk (55 years old) from Slupsk was educated as office clerk, but was not able to find a job in Poland. Thus, she moved to Germany in order to work as geriatric nurse. Since one year, she has been taking care of an elderly lady in Lüneburg, near Hamburg.


    Lisa Masthoff: Where do you catch up on the political developments in Poland, while living in Germany?

    Barbara Kowalczyk: I am reading the news online, a lot. I have the feeling, that I can find pure news only there. I am not watching TV at all anymore because the media are copying the government’s statements. To be honest, sometimes, I do not even know what to believe in.

    Lisa Masthoff: What do you think about the German media reporting on the change of government in Poland, in October 2015?

    Barbara Kowalczyk: A lot of Germans are blinded by rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the structures of our welfare state are not as good as in Germany. Many students are unemployed after having paid a lot of money for their studies. Look at me, although I would love to be with my husband and my children, I can only find work here, in Germany. And my family needs me, too. Many things have been changing: Polish employees get work in Germany because they are satisfied with lower wages. And Romanians work in Poland. Anywhere else, I could not earn as much as I am earning here. Many Polish people feel the same. I think, that’s why they voted for PiS – one can understand it. Isn’t it human?

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you believe, that Poland will turn away from Europe due to the policy of the new government?

    Barbara Kowalczyk: Maybe yes, maybe no. Many Polish people have been very dissatisfied with Europe. As a citizen you cannot really understand what is happening in Brussels. I do not have any relation to the European Union. It is not affecting me. However, I feel, that a lot of my friends do not have jobs and this turns us unhappy. Additionally, we cannot take as many refugees as Germany.

    Lisa Masthoff: Do you think the refugee crisis is the main reason for the change of government?

    Barbara Kowalczyk: No, the main reason is the reform „500 plus“ which PiS has promised. Families shall receive more child benefits. As until today, you receive 25 Euros per child. Is this meant to be a joke? The new government has been promosing child benefits of 500 Zlotys (appr. 120 Euro per child). Some are afraid, people will rather become lazy and stop working. I believe, it is nothing but fair. We will see, if the party can keep its promises.

    Lisa Masthoff: Are you afraid of a breakdown of the Polish constitutional state?

    Barbara Kowalczyk: Our constitutional court mainly consists of members from the old government. It is not surprising that PiS party is defending itself.


    About Poland on my mind

    With Poland on my mind the Publixphere network is starting something of an experiment. Is it possible to have a trans-national debate on 'Poland in Europe'? Can we get to know each other and connect as a European public - with citizens from Poland and potentially all other EU countries? More...


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