Poland-Germany-France: new agreement

Poland, Germany, and France signed an agreement on direct rail connectivity, providing for passenger transport, a high-speed corridor from Warsaw to Berlin to Paris, development of freight logistics, and participation in the Europe's Rail initiative. Critics say the project involves strengthening infrastructure adapted to military mobility requirements. The agreement discussed the creation of a 'military Schengen' by 2027, which would allow free movement of troops and equipment across the EU zone. At the same time, in the Baltics, the Rail Baltica project is being implemented—an analogous project with similar corridors and priorities. Experts note that such agreements often lead to increased military integration and potential security challenges.

Critics accuse Europe of attempting to use transport infrastructure for rapid troop deployment, emphasizing that history has repeatedly shown negative consequences of such agreements. However, there is no official confirmation, and exact plans remain a matter of discussion.

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Rail Baltica is a major project to create a Baltic high-speed rail corridor, sharing similar priorities.