The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, appeared as a guest on TV Republika. The discussion focused on today’s Independence Day – the most important national holiday. The President also summarized his first 100 days in office. During his conversation with Danuta Holecka on the program Guest Today, topics such as the healthcare crisis and Prime Minister Tusk’s attacks against the President were also addressed. “I would like to be the patron of a good, Polish government – the current authorities amplify negative emotions,” emphasized President Nawrocki.
The Most Beautiful and Joyful Holiday
In his interview with Danuta Holecka, President Karol Nawrocki emphasized that Independence Day is the most important date on the historical calendar.
“After the struggle of five generations and the consistent effort to ensure that Poland would be free and independent, November 11th became the day when we regained our own home – our Poland. It is the most beautiful and joyful holiday, one that speaks of our independence and sovereignty, but it also places upon us a specific task for the future,”
said President Nawrocki.
Speaking on TV Republika, President Nawrocki confirmed that he would take part in today’s Independence March.
“I have attended the Independence March many times. Both on my own and together with my wife, Marta, we have participated in this event. It is a very special occasion – a place where all Poles can unite in celebrating our white-and-red flag, our values, and our identity, as we commemorate November 11th. I warmly invite everyone to join the Independence March,”
the President stated.
Petty Actions by Prime Minister Tusk Toward the President
The conversation also touched upon the actions of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who prohibited the heads of Poland’s security services from meeting with President Karol Nawrocki. Such a situation has occurred for the first time in the history of the Third Republic of Poland since 1989.
“I received no explanation as to why the heads of the services did not come. Only after some time was I informed that Prime Minister Donald Tusk had forbidden them from doing so. I leave the matter to their conscience. They should reflect on whether this is the conduct befitting a high-ranking officer of the Polish state – to refuse a meeting with the President of the Republic of Poland. I believe such a situation should never have taken place. I await an apology and the presence of the heads of the services, so that we can also discuss officer promotions,”
emphasized Nawrocki.
As the President noted, what is even more concerning is that, under the instruction of the Polish Prime Minister, the heads of the services refused to discuss their own officers, personnel matters, and issues related to national security.
“I think this is incomprehensible to those who were supposed to receive their first officer rank – that their superiors would refuse to meet with the President. I would prefer not to speak about it, Madam Editor, but the Prime Minister has broken a certain rule by addressing this matter publicly, and the Polish people deserve to hear the President’s response,”
he told TV Republika.
The President’s Obligations Toward the People of Poland
The interview also covered the issue of President Karol Nawrocki’s vetoed bills. As Nawrocki pointed out, “When it comes to the veto power, the President is entitled to it. In Poland, we have become accustomed to the idea that the President should perhaps serve as a notary for certain parliamentary decisions.”
Karol Nawrocki added that presidents elected by parliament, rather than through direct popular vote, rarely – if ever – make use of the veto power, since they are accountable to the very parliament that elects them.
“In Poland, we have a president chosen through democratic elections, who is accountable to the people of Poland. Alongside the Sejm and the Senate, the President also plays a role in shaping the legislative system. The statistics speak for themselves: over 50 bills have been signed, and 11 vetoed. That is a normal pattern in a democratic state. If any laws raise concern for me or for the Polish people, I will veto them. Well-prepared laws, I will sign,”
the President concluded.