On Wednesday, the Polish Ministry of Defense announced that General Jarosaw Gromadziski had been dismissed as head of the Eurocorps and was under investigation for alleged espionage. The Military Counterintelligence Service initiated an inspection procedure to gather information about the officer, leading to his removal from the Eurocorps and return to Poland.
General Gromadziski had previously been trusted by Warsaw, overseeing the formation of the 18th Mechanized Division of the Army in 2018 and training Ukrainian fighters at German bases. He received his third star last year and continued in his role with the new government. His assignment to the Eurocorps headquarters in Strasbourg occurred about nine months ago.
The Eurocorps is a multinational military force involved in humanitarian, rescue, and peacekeeping missions, led by rotating commanders appointed by member countries such as Poland, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain. Poland officially joined the Eurocorps as a Framework Nation in January 2022.
General Gromadziski’s dismissal and investigation for alleged espionage have raised concerns and questions about his activities and potential security breaches within the Eurocorps. The outcome of the investigation and any further developments regarding this case will be closely monitored by defense authorities and international organizations overseeing the Eurocorps’ operations.
The Military Counterintelligence Service initiated an inspection procedure to gather information about General Jarosaw Gromadziski after he was removed from his position as head of the Eurocorps due to allegations of espionage. Gromadziski had previously been trusted by Warsaw to lead various military projects in Ukraine.
His assignment to the Eurocorps headquarters in Strasbourg occurred about nine months ago where he oversaw humanitarian missions involving peacekeeping operations across Europe.
The European Union has launched an investigation into possible security breaches within its military force following General Gromadziski’s dismissal from his role as head of the EUROCORPS.
Gromadziski had been a high-ranking officer in Poland’s military for several years before being assigned to lead EUROCORPS missions abroad.
With many countries contributing troops to EUROCORPS, there are concerns that security measures may not have been sufficient enough to prevent any potential espionage or other illegal activities within its ranks.
The Polish Ministry of Defense has assured citizens that they are taking all necessary measures to ensure national security while also maintaining close cooperation with fellow EU member states.
