Polish PM slams Munich Security Conference with "Never again" statement

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed strong dissatisfaction with the outcomes of the 61st Munich Security Conference, publishing a brief but pointed statement on X: "Munich. Never again."

Tusk’s remark was a clear reference to the historical context of the 1938 Munich Agreement, which saw European powers concede to Nazi Germany's territorial demands in exchange for promises of peace, Caliber.Az reports citing Russian media.

 In his post, Tusk contrasted the picturesque aspects of Munich, noting its charm as a tourist destination, including its “nice people, great beer, and beautiful Pinakothek,” with the gravity of the political implications of the conference.

“As a tourist I really like this place. Nice people, perfect beer, amazing Pinakothek. As a historian and politician the only thing I can say today is: Munich. Never again,” the post reads.

His words seemed to evoke the Munich Conspiracy's controversial legacy, which many see as a failure of diplomacy and appeasement before World War II.

The Munich Security Conference, founded in 1962 by German publicist Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist, has become an important annual event for defence representatives and leaders from NATO member states. Since its inception, it has been a platform for high-level discussions on global security policy. The forum remains significant for informal meetings where politicians and military figures discuss initiatives and strategies regarding international security.

By Vafa Guliyeva