Radosław Sikorski's Exposé in the Sejm and Debate on Foreign Policy

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski's speech became the focal point of the parliamentary debate, concentrating on national security and Poland's position in the new world order. The head of the MFA diagnosed the current geopolitical situation as a time of trial, in which the outcome of the war in Ukraine will determine the foundations of future security. The minister emphasized the necessity of assertiveness in relations with the USA, stating that Poland cannot accept the role of a "sucker," but must build a partnership based on real interests. The speech also touched upon the issue of the SAFE Program, for which a chance for an agreement between the government and President Karol Nawrocki has emerged. Since 1989, Polish diplomacy has rested on two pillars: a strong presence in NATO structures and European integration, which gained particular significance after Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine in 2022. Simultaneously, a vote on the dismissal of Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski took place in the Sejm. The motion submitted by the opposition was rejected by a majority vote of the ruling coalition. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz defended the minister, describing PiS's actions as an "act of political revenge" for the mistakes of their predecessors in the agricultural sector. The opposition, in turn, accused Krajewski of passivity in the face of the price crisis on milk and agricultural product markets. This debate, at times very heated, went beyond substantive frameworks, even touching on cultural issues. The parliamentary situation revealed deep polarization, confirmed by sharp remarks from, among others, Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz directed at PiS MPs. „Rusijos karas prieš Ukrainą nulems naujos pasaulio tvarkos pamatus.” (Russia's war against Ukraine will determine the foundations of a new world order.) — Radosław Sikorski From an international perspective, a significant backdrop was Donald Trump's record-long speech in the USA. Although it directly concerned American domestic politics, Polish commentators perceived it as a signal of possible weakening support for Kyiv, which contrasts with declarations made by the Marshal of the Sejm in the Supreme Council of Ukraine. Szymon Hołownia assured there of Poland's unwavering solidarity with its neighbor. Controversy was also stirred by the behavior of Deputy Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty, who was accused of using a greeting associated with the Bandera movement, which drew criticism from right-wing and national circles. 43 mld euro — is the total value of aid provided to Ukraine by Poland In summary, the day was dominated by a narrative about the necessity to modernize the army and diplomacy in the face of a global threat, which Sikorski compared to the scale of conflicts known from the times of our ancestors.

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the professionalism of the MFA chief and the unity of the coalition in defending ministers against attacks from the populist opposition. Conservative media accuse the government of arrogance, a lack of real successes in agriculture, and submissiveness towards foreign partners.