Poland beyond the clichés: a European neighbor forgotten by the French 29/09/2025AuthorSandy Paskiewicz*

Poland remains a cultural blind spot for many French people. Between persistent clichés and historical ignorance, this European neighbor nonetheless conceals a vibrant artistic, intellectual, and political scene.
Within the European Union, people are supposed to share common values, a particular political vision, and a desire for closer cooperation. However, when French citizens are asked about Poland, their knowledge is often limited: a few clichés about the cold, Catholicism, or even vague ideas about the “Eastern bloc,” Lech Wałęsa, or “Polish ...
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