Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticizes exclusion of diplomatic corps from US visit, compares aide’s formula dependence to his own past, and addresses controversial comments from presidential secretary.
Sikorski: Foreign Ministry Completely Excluded
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated in a TVN24 interview that the foreign ministry was entirely excluded from a planned US visit. He accused President Karol Nawrocki of creating a presidential system, circumventing government directives.
Accusations of Creating Presidential System
Sikorski accused President Nawrocki of attempting to establish a presidential system in the realm of foreign affairs, bypassing the constitutional requirement for collaboration with the government. He stressed that no constitutional changes have been made or planned, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the presidency and government.
Comparison to Aide’s Formula Dependence
The Minister also compared presidential secretary Marcin Przydacz’s formula dependence to his own past, while addressing accusations of verbal aggression and unprofessionalism in his conduct as Foreign Minister.
Standoff Implications
The ongoing conflict between President Nawrocki and the government raises questions about its implications for diplomatic relations and political stability in Poland.
