Former Polish PM Morawiecki faced tough questioning about sidewalk complaints and his relationship with party leader Kaczyński during a radio interview.
Uncleared Sidewalks Spark Tense Exchange
During a January 15 radio interview on ZET, former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki suddenly shared observations about his walks in Warsaw, noting that “three quarters of sidewalks are not cleared of snow. People are breaking their legs…”
Journalist Bogdan Rymanowski interrupted, questioning why Morawiecki was complaining if he arrived at the studio safely and in good health. He then changed the subject to ask if anything had “broken” in the former premier’s relationship with Jarosław Kaczyński.
Morawiecki responded, “Nothing has broken, everything is the same as it has been for many, many years. We are meeting again this afternoon.” He added that they “argue in a very positive sense, developing a strategy.” When asked if he wanted to be prime minister again, Morawiecki replied, “Of course, always, if that is the verdict of the Poles and the political and parliamentary arithmetic in the Sejm allows it.”
Morawiecki Calls for Restraint on Greenland Issue
When asked if the U.S. should take over Greenland, Morawiecki countered, “As a citizen of Poland and the European Union, would you want Greenland to be Chinese and Russian or American?” He expressed hope that Denmark would reach an agreement with the United States, noting that Poland has no influence on the situation.
“We should observe and be restrained,” evaluated the PiS politician, adding that he fears “getting submerged in a topic that is irrelevant from Poland’s perspective.”
Geopolitical Tensions Over Greenland Intensify
Donald Trump has been for weeks stating that the U.S. should take over Greenland. On Wednesday, Norway and Sweden sent military personnel to Greenland. Denmark, in turn, announced an increase in its military presence on the island. Germany also informed that it is sending its troops to Greenland.
On Wednesday morning, 13 German military personnel departed for Greenland’s capital Nuuk, taking advantage of an invitation from Denmark. They will participate in a mission lasting until Saturday, January 17, aimed at determining how to support Danish soldiers on site.
The day before, U.S. President Donald Trump called on NATO to pressure Denmark to immediately withdraw its troops from Greenland.