We will not be merely passive observers of events. Our team is heading to Karpacz to ask key questions and analyze the processes that determine the future of our part of Europe.
The upcoming Economic Forum in Karpacz – the largest and most important discussion platform in Central and Eastern Europe – will traditionally bring together leaders from politics, business, academia and the NGO sector. For the editorial team of “Nowiny Wschodnie,” being present in Karpacz is not merely a matter of appearing on the press guest list. We are going there with a specific purpose: to follow topics fundamental to our readers, talk with experts and decision-makers, and gather materials that in the coming weeks we will develop in our pages in the form of reliable analyses, interviews and reports.
Around issues key to Europe, the Visegrad Group and Poland
At the heart of this year’s deliberations and our editorial inquiries will be broadly understood regional security and the situation of Ukraine fighting for its independence and for the overall shape of the security architecture in our part of the continent. In the face of the ongoing Russian aggression and dynamic geopolitical changes, Ukraine’s place in a modern, integrated Europe ceases to be merely a theoretical topic – it is becoming a practical, economic and military challenge.
However, this situation cannot be analyzed in isolation from regional relations. Therefore, as an editorial team we will take a particularly close look at the role of Czechia and the other countries of the Visegrad Group (V4) in building stability and security in Central Europe. The role of Prague—being a key ally in the area of defense supplies and political support for Kyiv—and the dynamics of cooperation within the V4 constitute an important reference point for Polish foreign and security policy.
Our editorial team will focus on a comprehensive coverage of this process. During panel discussions and behind-the-scenes conversations, we will examine how the stability of Central and Eastern Europe translates into Poland’s day-to-day security, including the resilience of our local communities.
Main priorities of the “Nowiny Wschodnie” editorial coverage
- Ukraine and its place in Europe: The process of integration with the European Union and NATO, legal alignment, and prospects for stabilization in the region.
- The role of Czechia and the Visegrad Group (V4): Regional cooperation, the stance of Prague and the other V4 capitals toward geopolitical challenges, and the future of the Visegrad format.
- Security of Poland and the region: Strengthening the eastern flank, resilience of critical infrastructure, and strategic defense challenges.
- Polish-Ukrainian relations: Political partnership, challenges in social communication, and building long-term trust.
- Reconstruction of Ukraine and the economy in the shadow of war: The participation of Polish and Central European enterprises in infrastructure reconstruction, investment prospects, and cross-border trade.
- Cooperation of local governments and social organizations: Direct partnerships between cities and municipalities, cross-border cooperation with partners from Czechia and Ukraine, and the role of the NGO sector.
- Migration and integration: Challenges in the labor market, housing and education policy, and the social inclusion of refugees in Polish local communities.
- Disinformation and social tensions: Countering Russian hybrid operations, protecting the information space, and de-escalating public emotions in the region.
Economy, local governments, and real reconstruction
The war has drastically changed the balance of economic power in the region. Therefore, during the Economic Forum we will place particular emphasis on the issue of the economy in the shadow of the conflict. We are interested in how wartime challenges translate into the day-to-day functioning of companies in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, as well as how to realistically plan the process of comprehensive reconstruction of Ukrainian cities, industry, and infrastructure. We will examine what role Polish and Central European enterprises can and should play in this process—both market giants and local small and medium-sized businesses.
An extremely important pillar of our coverage will also be the experiences of local governments and non-governmental organizations. It was Polish and Czech municipalities, cities, and local associations that stood on the front line of support after the outbreak of the war. In Karpacz, we will look for answers to the question of how to turn this impulse of solidarity into lasting, systemic partnership cooperation within Central Europe. We will also examine how local communities are coping with the processes of long-term integration of migrants and how to prevent potential tensions.
“Our presence at the Economic Forum in Karpacz is a mission to provide Readers with verified first-hand information. We are not looking for answers to questions about security, the role of the Visegrad Group, and the economic future in slogans, but in the details of public debate.”
What will we be asking about? Tough questions about the future and information security
Our work in Karpacz will not be limited to reporting on the discussion panels. We will actively take part in behind-the-scenes conversations and conferences, asking questions about the issues most important for Poland’s future, relations within the V4, and relations with our eastern neighbor:
- On the future of Polish-Ukrainian cooperation and the role of the V4: How can we build a lasting framework for a strategic partnership in Central Europe, and what real scope is there today for joint action within the Visegrad Group?
- On Czech experience and regional synergy: What conclusions can be drawn from Czech support for Ukraine, and how can Poland and the Czech Republic jointly influence EU and NATO security policy?
- On information security: How can we effectively protect Central European societies from manipulation, troll farms, and disinformation deliberately fueled by hostile political centers?
- On social cohesion: How can we constructively and without emotion resolve emerging social tensions and the growing mythologies on both sides of the borders in our region?
What will we prepare for our Readers?
We will turn all conclusions, analyses, and material gathered in Karpacz into a series of publications that will appear in “Nowiny Wschodnie” in the days and weeks following the end of the event. Readers can expect in-depth interviews with security experts, geopolitical analysts from Poland and the Czech Republic, local government representatives, and leaders of Ukrainian and Central European non-governmental organizations.
Our goal is to provide you with a reliable, sensation-free picture of the challenges facing Poland, the Czech Republic, the Visegrad Group, Ukraine, and the entire Central and Eastern European region. We encourage you to follow our coverage from Karpacz and to read the articles in which we will develop each of these important topics in detail.
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