Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued an urgent appeal to Polish citizens in Iran, calling on them to leave the country immediately. The warning came during a demonstration of unmanned systems in Zielonka, following concerning signals from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meanwhile, domestically, a dispute is escalating around Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty and the vetoes announced by President Karol Nawrocki against key government bills.

Urgent appeal to leave Iran

Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Poles to immediately leave Iran due to a real threat of conflict.

Controversies surrounding Włodzimierz Czarzasty

The Marshal of the Sejm belatedly updated the register of benefits under media pressure; allegations are raised about the lack of a security clearance.

Series of presidential vetoes

President Karol Nawrocki announced he will reject bills on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) and Active Farmer, but supported changes to aid for Ukrainians.

Peace Council in Washington

Poland did not join the initiative, and the president canceled his visit to the USA; Poland will be represented by Minister Andrzej Przydacz.

During a Thursday visit to the training ground in Zielonka, Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a dramatic message regarding security in the Middle East. Citing information from Minister Radosław Sikorski, the head of government called on all Poles to leave Iran and advised against any travel to that direction. The situation is related to the growing risk of armed escalation in the region. This escalation raises serious concerns among Polish diplomatic services, which are striving to ensure the safety of citizens abroad. Domestically, public attention is focused on the Marshal of the Sejm. Włodzimierz Czarzasty has come under fire after reports of his business ties with Russian woman Svetlana Czestnych and sitting on the board of a foundation without making the appropriate entry in the register of benefits. The matter was highlighted by „Gazeta Polska”, pointing to potential violations of the register of benefits and lack of verification by the Internal Security Agency (ABW). The opposition, led by Mateusz Morawiecki, raises the issue of state security, emphasizing that the marshal in certain situations can take over the duties of the head of state. Polish-Iranian relations have been tense for years due to Tehran's close military cooperation with Moscow, particularly in the supply of combat drones used in the aggression against Ukraine. Simultaneously, conflict is growing between the government and the president. Karol Nawrocki plans to veto two important projects: amendments to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) and the „Active Farmer” program. The president, however, intends to sign the bill phasing out the special act on aid to Ukrainian citizens, which will change the legal status of refugees after March 5, 2026. This decision means a transition from a system of exceptional privileges to standard migration procedures. 62% — of Poles have heard about the controversies surrounding the marshal President: Bill on KRS: Veto, Active Farmer Program: Veto, Aid for Ukraine: Signature, Cybersecurity System: No decision In international relations, the president's withdrawal from a flight to Washington for a meeting of the Peace Council was also noted. The reason was said to be the withdrawal of Giorgia Meloni, which could weaken Poland's position in this Donald Trump initiative. Instead of the head of state, Poland will be represented in the USA by Minister Andrzej Przydacz.

Mentioned People

  • Donald Tusk — Prime Minister of Poland, who issued an appeal to Poles staying in Iran.
  • Karol Nawrocki — President of Poland announcing vetoes to key government bills.
  • Włodzimierz Czarzasty — Marshal of the Sejm, involved in controversies regarding business ties and the register of benefits.
  • Andrzej Przydacz — Head of the International Policy Bureau representing the president in Washington.