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Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski took command of the service at a ceremony in Strasbourg late June, the first Polish national to assume the role.
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The confirmation came as Poland became the Eurocorps’ sixth framework country in 2022.
Established in 1993, the Strasbourg-based multinational force is a rapid reaction force for use in European Union, NATO, and United Nations operations.
The range of missions can include humanitarian assistance to rescue missions and peacekeeping.
Poland’s Mariusz Blaszczak, Minister of National Defence, explained the structure was a fundamental deterrent mechanism necessary for European security amid Russian aggression.
“Right now, more than ever, Europe must be united against this aggression. We must also do everything to prevent Russia from making progress,” Minister Blaszczak said.
“Given the situation at hand, this command and standby, as well as the ability to respond, are very important. Effective deterrence is vital. Eurocorps, as well as other commands with this kind of capability, are a very important part of our security.”
Eurocorps will enable NATO and the European Union to strengthen its collective security, he continued.
“A new force model, new plans, and also an increase in the number of readiness forces will demonstrate the role of the Eurocorps as well.
“The establishment of the Eurocorps as a credible command structure within NATO will allow this command, as well as the entire North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union, to develop.”
