Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki isn’t mincing words when it comes to the government’s economic failures. Speaking in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, he took aim at the current administration for allowing Poland’s fertilizer industry to suffer under unfair competition from Belarus and Russia. Without protective tariffs, Polish companies are struggling, and Nawrocki lays the blame squarely on those in power. He argues that state-owned companies should be run with competence, not treated as rewards for political allies.
Political Distractions Over Real Issues
Instead of addressing pressing economic problems like rising inflation and skyrocketing energy prices, the ruling coalition is busy playing politics, Nawrocki says. One example? The Pegasus investigation, which he calls an illegal and politically motivated charade designed to shift public attention away from the government’s failures.
Strengthening Poland’s Global Standing
Nawrocki believes Poland must take the lead in transatlantic relations, especially with the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. When it comes to Ukraine, he insists that Poland should be treated as an equal partner, not just a donor of aid. He also demands justice for Poles murdered by Ukrainian nationalists in the 1940s, calling for their exhumation and proper burial.
A Strong Military for a Strong Nation
National defense is another major pillar of Nawrocki’s vision. He wants Poland to have the largest military force in the EU, advocating for at least 300,000 troops. With declining enlistment numbers, he warns that Poland cannot afford to let its army weaken at such a crucial time.