Integration of Central and Eastern Europe in the political thought of Karol Stefan Frycz (1910–1942)

Abstract

The article focuses on the person of Karol Stefan Frycz, a representative of the young generation of the Polish national camp. In his views, he often broke with the canons of the political thought of the National Democracy. An example of such a level was international relations and his vision of Central and Eastern European integration. As one of the few representatives of the national movement, he spoke positively about the Jagiellonian idea. In the concept of Karol Stefan Frycz, Poland, due to its historical experience, population and economic potential, should play a leading role in Central and Eastern Europe. The hero of our article believed that Poland, together with Hungary and Romania, should initiate the process of replacing the Little Entente with a new regional alliance on the international arena. Karol Stefan Frycz also believed that Poland was called to settle all territorial disputes between the countries of Central Europe and should strive to weaken the international position of Germany.