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Pawel Jablonski - Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland
Stephen Sackur speaks to Poland's deputy foreign minister Pawel Jablonski, as two members of the EU, Poland and Hungary, are blocking a post-Covid recovery package, citing unacceptable conditions.
The EU is facing an internal political crisis. Two members, Poland and Hungary, are blocking the passage of a new budget and post-Covid recovery package, claiming it includes unacceptable conditions. At issue is the EU's ability to tie funds to members adherence to core EU values. Stephen Sackur speaks to Poland's deputy foreign minister Pawel Jablonski. Can Poland afford to defy Brussels' will?