In his office on the second floor of the Lenin Shipyards in Gdansk, Poland, Lech Walesa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president, shares his vision on the current situation in the world. He emphasizes the importance of creating global spaces and coming closer between countries, rather than imposing barriers and distances.
Walesa stresses the need to rebuild and strengthen democracy, warning of the risk of its disappearance if a global understanding is not achieved. He expresses his concerns about the fragility of freedom in the current context, pointing to Russia and China as potential global threats.
The former Polish trade union leader addresses the signs of a changing era, comparing the lack of new rules and guidelines to the removal of traffic signs in a city. He highlights the importance of understanding and agreeing on new guidelines for the future.
When questioned about what he would do if he were 25 years old, Walesa reiterates his peaceful fight for understanding and cooperation among nations. He criticizes the idea of building border walls and advocates for an approach of openness and dialogue in the international arena.
Walesa concludes with a call to understand current challenges and adapt to new times to avoid regressions in history. He warns that the loss of credibility in democracy is a global phenomenon that requires a global response to ensure stability and freedom in the world.
