Cedric Gouverneur, Le Monde Diplomatique
“It’s hard to find permanent work,” Kalabis admitted. “That’s why young people go abroad.” Since their country joined the EU in 2004, at least two million Poles have emigrated, many of them to the UK. “My son and daughter dream of living in England. Capitalism is fine for those who have a head for business, but not for the rest of us.” Pinned to the wall were a Solidarity banner, Poland’s coat of arms (a crowned white eagle on a red background), the ubiquitous portrait of Pope John Paul II, a signed photo of a local boxing champion —...
