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Marcin Król examines the current situation of Poland and the European crisis in the context provided by the 19th century. He elaborates on the political theories of Zygmunt Krasiński, which were based on the perception that Europe sets standards and norms that one should follow. Król raises the question of whether it is right to identify Europe with the European Union and presents arguments which suggest a negative answer. He concludes that Europe has ceased to exist as a role model.