Polish ambassadors and officials clash over a dirty limousine used for President Nawrocki in Rotterdam, as the Polish Foreign Ministry and Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski respond to critics.
Dirty Limousine Sparks Social Media Blow‑back
On Thursday, a tweet posted by X‑user John Bingham showed the limousine that was sent to Rotterdam Airport to transport President Karol Nawrocki. The vehicle appeared filthy, provoking a flurry of criticism across social media. Bingham accused the Polish embassy in Latvia of negligence. In response, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maciej Wiewiór dismissed the claim as another “sensacja,” noting that the transport was provided by the host state and that the photo was taken the previous evening. He added that it was still raining in Latvia while the Rotterdam airport lacks a car wash.
Sikorski Calls Out Embassy Staff
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski reacted to the incident on his official channel with the headline “MSZ staffer exposed.” He further shared an article from the right‑wing portal “wpolityce.pl,” which condemned the embassy for presenting President Nawrocki with an unwashed vehicle and for failing to cover the visit. Sikorski apologized to the president, saying that Latvian officials had “shrouded themselves in rain” before handing over the dirty car.
Przydacz Rebuts Ministry Comments
Marcin Przydacz, head of the president’s International Policy Office, rebuked the Foreign Ministry’s stance. He criticized Sikorski’s colleagues for prioritizing ceremonial appearances over protecting the prestige of Poland and the state president. Przydacz argued that the minister’s complaints should be directed toward host states, not Poland’s own officials. He pledged a return to professionalism in foreign service after the current ministry’s paralysis.
Nawrocki‑Latvian Leaders Meet in Rotterdam
On Thursday, Presidents Karol Nawrocki of Poland and Edgars Rinkevics of Latvia convened in Rotterdam to discuss security matters amid the war in Ukraine, Belarusian migration pressure, and Baltic Sea dynamics. During a joint press conference, Nawrocki praised Latvia’s decision to earmark 5 % of its GDP for defence in 2026—a policy Poland also intends to pursue—and emphasized the shared commitment to investment in security.