Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia met UN Secretary‑General António Guterres in New York, saying the talk was not a job interview and that the High Commissioner for Refugees post remains open.
Meeting with the UN Secretary‑General
Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia met UN Secretary‑General António Guterres in New York. He said the discussion was “very good” but clarified that it was not a discussion about a job application for the High Commissioner for Refugees. Hołownia noted that the selection process will take another month or a month‑and‑a‑half, and that applications remain open until 6 October.
Press Statements in Poland
In interviews with TVP and TVN, Hołownia explained that Guterres had asked him about the situation in Poland under President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk. He emphasized that the meeting was about the UN’s role as a symbol of hope and unity, not a candidacy talk, and that both he and Guterres share a common background in church‑related organizations.
Purpose of the United States Trip
Hołowni’s visit to the United States also includes attendance at the 88th Polish diaspora parade in Washington, D.C., on 5 October. The trip is officially described as a Sejm Marshal visit, with scheduled meetings with the Polish diaspora.
Travel Arrangements
Part of his journey to the United States was by government aircraft, after which he switched to a commercial flight to Germany. The cost of the visit is covered in the same manner as other official trips.
