However, Karol Nawrocki currently lacks the two-thirds majority in parliament to implement such change.
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Poland receives agreement from EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as “an essential pillar of Europe’s security architecture”.
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EU chief thanks Poland for helping protect Europe from “predator” Putin on visit to Belarus border
Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the “urgency” of protecting the EU’s frontier from the “predator” Vladimir Putin.
Polish president and prime minister clash at Cabinet Council meeting
Karol Nawrocki criticised Donald Tusk’s government for overseeing a record budget deficit.
President Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland’s absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine
Opposition politicians argued that the lack of a Polish representative marginalises Poland’s position on the international stage.
Ex-president Duda says “generational change” needed on Polish right
He also hinted that its current leading figure, 76-year-old Jarosław Kaczyński, is too old.
Poland freezes payments of EU Covid funds and blames former government for misspending
But the opposition says the government is responsible for “gigantic abuse and misappropriation of funds”.
Poland to deport 57 Ukrainians and six Belarusians after Warsaw concert trouble
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian pictured at the event holding a nationalist flag has apologised.
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
What can Poland expect from a Karol Nawrocki presidency?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The new president will destabilise, and act as the centre of resistance to, the government.
Poland swears in new president Karol Nawrocki
Nawrocki said he would be “the voice of those who want a sovereign Poland”.
Israel criticises Polish PM Tusk for “unacceptable” post on starving children in Gaza
The Israeli foreign ministry called on him to “remember the lessons” of the Holocaust because Hamas are “the new Nazis”.
What are the prospects for the Tusk government?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Defeat in the presidential election has scuppered the ruling coalition’s plans to reset its reform agenda.
Polish president-elect appeals to PM not to “destroy democracy” by questioning election result
Donald Tusk has suggested a full recount of votes could be needed.
