Polish politician Karol Nawrocki is set to join the 11‑November Warsaw Independence March, a decision seen as a formality, after state security prepares for his participation.
The 11 November Warsaw Independence March
Poland’s annual Independence March under the slogan “One Nation – Strong Poland” will take place on 11 November in Warsaw. Participants are set to depart at 2 pm from the Roman Dmowski roundabout, traverse the Jerozolimskie and Most Poniatowski avenues, and head toward the National Stadium’s stands. The event will conclude with concerts and ceremonial speeches.
Karol Nawrocki’s Planned Participation
Polish National Defence Minister Karol Nawrocki is reportedly preparing to join the march, a move reported unofficially by RMF FM journalist Kacper Wróblewski. Security for the politician will be handled by the State Protection Service, with final preparations underway.
Security Arrangements and Official Remarks
The State Protection Service said the security details are a formality that still requires fine‑tuning. Nawrocki has previously walked the march as president of the Institute of National Remembrance, and he is also slated to attend state ceremonies such as a Mass at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and the formal march past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Origins of the Warsaw March
The first Warsaw Independence March ran through the city on 11 November 2010. It is organised by the “Marsz Niepodległości” Association, whose president is Bartosz Malewski. Organisers report that each year the march draws about 250 000 Poles proudly displaying their national identity.
Political Participation and Historical Roots
Members of the Law and Justice party have long taken part in the march, claiming the event’s ideals align with their own. Despite expressing frustration at feeling out of control, they portray the march as their own initiative. The March also fed the National Movement, now part of the Confederation, according to the association’s president in a Gazeta.pl interview.