Karol Nawrocki visited Grójec. In the heart of Poland’s fruit-growing region, he spoke of his love for Poland, criticized the Green Deal, and announced a referendum on the matter. He also delivered a sharp rebuke of Donald Tusk’s policies toward farmers.
Poland Must Win on May 18
The meeting with residents of Grójec began with an emphatic statement on the importance of the upcoming presidential elections:
“And we know that on May 18, dear friends, Poland must win, and once again we must all prove that it is worth being Polish—and that is why we are here today!”
Referring to Christian values, the presidential candidate spoke of patience and a vision for Poland’s future:
“As you know, love for Poland is patient. Love for Poland is patient and requires that of all of us. Love for Poland demands patience to know what our plan is and what we want to achieve for Poland. And we want Poland to be safe, normal, and to have its own ambitions and aspirations.”
Nawrocki focused on the challenges faced by Polish farmers and issued a harsh critique of the Green Deal:
“Constant pressure from the Green Deal and foreign ideology on Polish farms. If it’s not the Green Deal, it’s unfair competition from our eastern neighbor—namely, Ukraine.”
He announced his intention to hold a referendum:
“That is why, dear friends, I say it clearly and repeat it—I will reject the Green Deal. As President of the Republic of Poland, I will call a referendum, exercising Article 125 of the Constitution—and we must say no to foreign ideologies that are destroying our agricultural holdings.”
A Reckoning for Tusk
Nawrocki accused the current government of failing to act in the interest of farmers ahead of the expiration of the agreement with Ukraine:
“In just a month, dear friends, the agreement between Poland and Ukraine expires, yet the Polish government under Donald Tusk is not making use of Poland’s presidency within the European Union—and Polish farmers, Polish fruit farmers, and Polish agricultural enterprises do not know what will happen after June 5, 2025.”
For the candidate, security encompasses more than military strength—it includes food sovereignty:
“For Poland to be secure, it must be strong in defense, energy-independent, and self-sufficient in food production.”