On November 19, Marcin Przydacz criticised Radosław Sikorski’s remarks about Karol Nawrocki, urging the minister to rethink his stance and labeling the comments as unacceptable.
Przydacz Critiques Sikorski’s Speech
Marcin Przydacz, head of the presidential office for international policy, spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, 19 November, condemning Radosław Sikorski’s remarks concerning Karol Nawrocki. He accused the minister of encouraging an “attack” on the president and singled out the reaction of Vladimir Putin watching the speech. “This is an absolutely unacceptable situation,” Przydacz said, beseeching Sikorski to “stop whining” and think it through.
Przydacz also rebuked the minister’s suggestion that the president should move into the premiership, noting that the president had unsuccessfully run for office three times and that party colleagues had not elected him. He urged Sikorski to set aside personal emotions in the matter.
Sikorski Accuses Nawrocki of Failing to Address Russian Aggression
Radosław Sikorski criticised Karol Nawrocki for omitting a reference to Russia’s aggression and the bombardments of Kyiv in his speech. He warned that some Polish politicians were willing to gradually surrender Poland’s freedom, independence and sovereignty to foreign institutions and EU agents.
Although Sikorski claimed that EU membership had not led to loss of sovereignty—in fact, it had helped Poland shed a communist legacy and gain independence—he also complained that European integration had inflicted a “plague” upon Poland.
Calls for Clear Stance on Potential EU Exit
In a follow‑up remark, Sikorski urged that if a right‑wing faction were aiming at an exit from the EU (“pulexit”), it should be communicated plainly rather than through insinuations that threaten sovereignty. He added that Karol Nawrocki could pursue his nationalist views only if he had sought the premiership, not the presidency.