Parliamentary Marathon: Radosław Sikorski Delivers Address, Stefan Krajewski Retains Position

The day in the Polish parliament was marked by intense debates on the directions of foreign policy and the stability of the agriculture ministry. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski delivered a widely commented exposé, in which he outlined a pessimistic vision of global security. The head of diplomacy emphasized that the outcome of the war in Ukraine will shape a new world order for decades to come. In his speech, unusually also broadcast on the Roblox platform, he emphasized that Poland does not intend to play the role of a 'sucker' in relations with the USA, which prompted an immediate retort from the opposition. Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused the government of precisely this current policy relegating the country to a marginal role on the international stage. Sikorski also warned that a potential global conflict could reach a scale known from our grandparents' time, which resonated widely in foreign media. Polish foreign policy since the political transformation in 1989 has been based on two pillars: a strong presence in NATO structures and close integration within the European Union, which determines relations with neighbors and major powers.Simultaneously, at the building on Wiejska Street, the fate of Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski hung in the balance. The opposition from the Law and Justice party submitted a motion for a vote of no confidence, accusing him of passivity towards rural problems and unfavorable provisions in the trade agreement with the Mercosur group of countries. Minister Krajewski countered the accusations, pointing to the necessity of repairing years of neglect and announcing the possibility of appealing EU regulations to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) within 60 days. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz unequivocally supported the minister, claiming that PiS is trying to dismiss him for mistakes they themselves made during their own governance. Ultimately, the Sejm rejected the motion, allowing Krajewski to retain his position. Polish-Ukrainian relations since February 2022 have entered a phase of unprecedented military and humanitarian rapprochement, though they remain burdened by the difficult history of the 20th century and ongoing disputes over access to agricultural markets.The political situation was further heated by reports from abroad and diplomatic visits. President Karol Nawrocki was present in Riga during a basketball match of the Polish national team, while Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty spoke in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, declaring unwavering solidarity with the attacked neighbor. The visit had a strong symbolic dimension – Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty delivered a speech full of solidarity in the Verkhovna Rada, which was met with a standing ovation by Ukrainian deputies. Against this backdrop, Sikorski's speech was interpreted by many analysts as an informal start to the presidential campaign, combining the gravity of defense policy with modern forms of communication on the internet. „Będzie ona miała skalę, jaką widzieli nasi dziadkowie i pradziadkowie.” (It will have a scale seen by our grandparents and great-grandparents.) — Radosław Sikorski