SW Research poll shows 37.2% of Poles believe Karol Nawrocki should accept Trump’s invitation to the Peace Council.
Poll on Nawrocki’s Decision
SW Research conducted a poll for Onet on January 21, asking 837 respondents whether Karol Nawrocki should accept Donald Trump’s invitation to the Peace Council. According to the results, 37.2% of respondents answered “yes” to this question, while 34.5% believed the president should reject the invitation from the US president. Another 28.3% of those surveyed indicated that it was “hard to say” or had no opinion on the matter.
Peace Council as UN Alternative?
According to AP News, the Peace Council was initially intended to be a small group of world leaders overseeing a ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip. However, according to journalists’ reports, Trump’s intentions may extend beyond this area. This is suggested by the invitations sent to the council on Friday, as Trump stated that it would take a “bold, new approach to resolving global conflicts.” The portal noted that this announcement suggests the creation of an alternative to the UN Security Council. Additionally, the draft statute of the council indicates that “lasting peace” requires “the courage to move away from approaches and institutions that have too often failed.”
Controversial Member List
According to AP News reports, Trump invited representatives from approximately 60 countries to the Peace Council. Reuters agency pointed out that the inclusion of Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko among them caused controversy. Countries that have already agreed to join the council include: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. However, France, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden have not yet joined. Regarding Poland, Donald Tusk stated on January 19 that “Poland’s accession to an international organization requires the approval of the Council of Ministers and ratification by the Sejm. The government will be guided solely by the interests and security of the Polish state. And we will not let anyone play us.”