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02/05/2026
07:00
Today, the District Court in Warsaw-Mokotów may make a decision regarding the request for the temporary detention of Zbigniew Ziobro. The hearing on this matter has been (for the second time) adjourned – this time until February 5th.
At 11:00 AM, a press conference is scheduled in front of the Ministry of Education headquarters with Przemysław Czarnek, Tomasz Zieliński, and Dariusz Piontkowski.
At 2:00 PM in Szczebrzeszyn, a press conference will be held by the head of the PiS parliamentary group, Mariusz Błaszczak, the vice-president of PiS, Przemysław Czarnek, MP Janusz Kowalski, and the Marshal of the Lublin Voivodeship, Jarosław Stawiarski.
At 3:00 PM, a press conference by the President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), Adam Glapiński, will begin. The conference will focus on the current economic situation in Poland.
07:58
Siwiec on the letter regarding expanding the National Security Council's agenda:
The point was to show the absurdity of the situation.
- The point was to show a certain kind of absurdity of the situation [...] since, in the rank of an obligation of the Polish state [the SAFE program], which extends for several decades or more [...] and purchases that will have the greatest significance for security [...] the question of the Marshal's social and business contacts is placed on the same level - Marek Siwiec said in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on "Poranek TOK FM," referring to the letter concerning the expansion of the National Security Council's agenda.
- All of this is known. Well, there is a magic word called "stock exchange." Everything that today's Marshal, then a activist, a businessman, did is described in stock exchange information [...] all of that can be read, it was checked, so including it [in the National Security Council's agenda] is some kind of malice - he continued.
08:02
Leśkiewicz on Czarzasty's Proposal:
An Attempt to Divert Attention
- This is an attempt to divert attention from Marshal Czarzasty's past. Marshal Czarzasty has never submitted any personal security questionnaire, he has never explained his past contacts, and you must admit that what has recently appeared in the media, these contacts with a Russian woman, require explanation. We are talking about the second person in the state - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
08:03
Leśkiewicz:
Let's Not Get Drawn into the Narrative Built by Caviar Post-Communists
- Let's not get drawn into the narrative being built by post-communists, caviar post-communists, people like Marshal Czarzasty. Anyone who takes up an important state position, Marshal Czarzasty, as a result of political arithmetic, Donald Tusk's decision, became Marshal of the Sejm – this is not a popular vote, it's a choice based on a political decision. He has taken up the position of the second person in the state, he has access to the country's greatest state secrets - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz in the "Piasecki Conversation" on TVN24.
- Therefore, Marshal Czarzasty's past, in the context of his previous actions as well, for instance in the Rywin affair and the social-business connections he has with a Russian woman linked to Sberbank and the Kremlin, requires explanation. There's no hidden agenda here - he continued.
08:05
Leśkiewicz:
Nawrocki's Past Has Been Thoroughly Explained
- It was your station that made the greatest contributions to explaining the past of Karol Nawrocki, and this past of Karol Nawrocki has been thoroughly explained. We all know what he did in the past, what he was involved in. So, you should read the articles on the TVN24 portal - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" (Piasecki's Interview).
08:10
- Maybe I'll be a conservative, but I believe that if someone is the head of the National Security Bureau (BBN), they are guided by the good of the Polish state - said Marek Siwiec on TOK FM, when asked about Sławomir Cenckiewicz's criticism of the SAFE program and whether PiS politicians and the president's entourage are motivated by the American ambassador, by American lobbyists.
- I think that the doubts of Professor Cenckiewicz, who is the head of the National Security Bureau, deserve to be clarified by the authorities, by the government - he continued.
08:11
Leśkiewicz:
Siwiec's Letter is Full of Errors. Did Nawrocki Work at the Grand Hotel at 15?
- Do you know what's funniest about Marek Siwiec's letter yesterday, which he sent to Minister Cenckiewicz? That they are accusing President Karol Nawrocki of working physically at the Grand Hotel as a young man supporting his family, being a bodyguard. They are accusing him. Furthermore, there are many errors in this letter, because it contains information that Karol Nawrocki worked at the Grand Hotel in the late 1990s and early 2000s. So, was he 15 years old working at the Grand Hotel? - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz in the "Piasecki's Conversation" on TVN24.
- This is a nervous reaction from Marshal Czarzasty and Marek Siwiec, these caviar post-communists, who, sitting in the comfort of the Marshal of the Sejm's office, have invented some alternative narrative for a very serious problem that has emerged - he continued.
08:18
Leśkiewicz on Andruszkiewicz:
The Matter Has a Political Character.
- Absolutely not [Adam Andruszkiewicz will not resign, nor will he be detained]. This matter has a political character. Do you know how many graphological opinions there were indicating that Adam Andruszkiewicz did not sign any of the lists being discussed in any of the cases? 11 opinions. [I know this] from media reports, from what prosecution representatives have said - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz in "Piasecki's Interview" on TVN24.
08:18
- The Marshal was vetted [...] when he was a member of the National Broadcasting Council - said Marek Siwiec on TOK FM, when asked why Włodzimierz Czarzasty did not submit his security clearance in 2023 despite being a member of the parliamentary committee on special services.
- Fine, but when we're talking about facts, that's a fact. Besides, the highest person in the country refers to similar episodes, so let's be symmetrical at this moment. He was vetted, successfully, positively, meaning he had access - he continued after the host pointed out that it was years ago.
- Later, he began his work, in my opinion, and I'll say this perhaps a bit maliciously, he wasn't the most diligent member of that committee, because he had other interests, I think he was more occupied with leading his party than with oversight... - he went on to say.
- Hence, he might not have cared [about access to all documents] and for that reason, he didn't care - he added.
08:35
Siwiec:
If Czarzasty Didn't Want to Be Vetted, Where Did the Unambiguous and Swift Statement from the Services' Spokesperson Come From?
- If [Włodzimierz Czarzasty] didn't want to be vetted, if he has something up his sleeve, then where does such an unambiguous and very quickly formulated statement from the services' spokesperson come from? They are also taking responsibility for this at the moment - Marek Siwiec said on TOK FM.
08:39
Siwiec Responds to Cenckiewicz:
There is no institution elected by more people in free elections than the Sejm.
- If we are to look at it in terms of formations, then the Marshal, as a representative of the formation that lost by 100,000 votes to the incumbent president there, is precisely that many votes short of claiming the presidential seat - said Marek Siwiec on TOK FM, when asked about Sławomir Cenckiewicz's statement that Włodzimierz Czarzasty lacks 10.5 million votes to decide on the agenda of National Security Bureau (RBN) meetings.
- There is no institution in the state that was voted for by more people in free elections than parliament, than the Sejm, and at the head of this Sejm stands Marshal Czarzasty, so if we are to bid against each other, Mr. Minister, Professor, and invoke the law of large numbers, then we are better off - he continued.
08:42
Kierwiński on the suspension of the Head of the State Protection Service:
I couldn't dismiss him because it requires the president's consent, and that wasn't given.
- I made personnel decisions regarding this matter [the situation in the State Protection Service - SOP]. I have suspended the commander of the SOP. I couldn't dismiss him because that requires the president's consent. That consent was not given - said Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on "Poranek TOK FM".
- I have a very strong determination to change the processes that I consider to be improper within the SOP. Much needs to be improved there, hence the new person acting as commander, who knows that they must restore order in this service - he continued.
08:48
Kierwiński on the SOP Audit:
Even the last few dozen hours show that things weren’t going well there.
- Obviously, I am the person who supervises, the Ministry of Interior and Administration supervises the Government Protection Bureau (SOP), so I will not discuss the audit's details. However, this broad audit, concerning personnel, financial matters, and the protection of the most important state officials, has revealed many serious shortcomings, many serious issues that need to be corrected. Hence my personnel decisions, which are as they are - said Marcin Kierwiński on "Poranek TOK FM".
- It's about the management of this service. I am not here to tell the SOP commander who he should remove or not remove. But even the last few hours or the last few dozen hours show that things weren't going well in the SOP - he indicated.
08:54
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has begun a visit to Kyiv, as announced by the Prime Minister's Chancellery.
📍Premier @DonaldTusk rozpoczął wizytę w Kijowie 🇵🇱🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/5XUE8HhsvY
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) February 5, 2026
09:09
Kierwiński on the SOP officer who allegedly threatened Nisztor:
He was Ziobro's bodyguard for 5 years.
- We started discussing the recording published by TV Republika. It's a recording, TV Republika itself says so, from February 2024, which truly shows the deep, negative processes that were occurring within these services, within the services subordinate to the Ministry of Interior and Administration during PiS's rule - said Marcin Kierwiński on "Poranek TOK FM".
- I simply want to debunk a certain false narrative. Because on TV Republika, you hear "he is the bodyguard of Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski." I can say that he was previously a bodyguard for Mr. Minister Ziobro for 5 or 6 years, I don't remember exactly. And why were all appropriate checks not conducted then? That's also a thought-provoking question - he stated.
- In December 2023, when we took power, we found the services in a tragic situation left by our predecessors, and we are still collecting the aftermath of this and will continue to do so for many, many months - he added.
09:17
Kierwiński:
Interior Ministry and Government Protection Bureau Had No Information About Threats from Any SOP Officer
- Yesterday I asked, [...] the Interior Ministry had no information about threats towards any person from any Government Protection Bureau (SOP) officer. When I read yesterday the statement from the Government Protection Bureau, and I also spoke about it with the acting commandant, they also had no such information - said Marcin Kierwiński in "Poranek TOK FM".
- Of course, as soon as this information was made public, the SOP filed a notification with the prosecutor's office in this regard. And to be clear, regardless of how much distance I personally have from what the station represented by Mr. Nisztor does, there is no consent, and there will be no consent for any attempts to break the law, or to relativize this type of situation - he indicated.
- If an officer engages in this type of language, threats, there will always be a reaction from the relevant service and from the ministry that supervises it - he assured.
10:17
Bykivnia. Today we pay tribute to Polish victims of Russian crimes - wrote Prime Minister Donald Tusk on social media.
Bykownia. Składamy dziś hołd polskim ofiarom rosyjskich zbrodni. pic.twitter.com/fdyXWrpWAS
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) February 5, 2026
11:26
Morawiecki on Rising Youth Unemployment:
We Have Another Breakdown - This Time in the Labor Market.
- We have another breakdown - this time in the labor market. Unemployment among young Poles is growing! Thousands of CVs sent - months without a response! It's time to fix Poland! - wrote Mateusz Morawiecki on social media.
🚨Mamy kolejna awarię - tym razem na rynku pracy. Bezrobocie wśród młodych Polaków rośnie📈!
— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) February 5, 2026
Tysiące wysłanych CV - miesiące bez odpowiedzi! Czas naprawić Polskę! Zgadzasz się? Skomentuj i udostępnij⤵️ pic.twitter.com/T095hkQc4u
11:28
"Since I decided to make difficult personnel decisions, i.e., suspend the Commander of the State Protection Service (SOP) and appoint someone to act as its head who will implement necessary changes, it means I believe these changes at the organizational level are essential," said Marcin Kierwiński at a press conference.
"The results of the audit conducted at the Ministry of Interior and Administration [...] leave many areas that require improvement. [...] For the good of this service, neither the results of this audit can be public, nor should I present them in a shocking way," he continued.
"In my opinion, the SOP needs significant changes," he went on to say.
"I am deeply convinced that for all those who currently lead the service, these guidelines and the tasks set before them are clear. Will this require personnel changes? Yes, and these personnel changes are being implemented. Will there be further changes? In my opinion, yes, but these will be sovereign decisions of those currently managing the service," he added.
11:38
Żurek Questions Bogucki on Presidential Bill:
I'd gladly assess its value.
"Mr. Minister, February is passing, and the presidential bill is still not here. And I'd gladly assess its value" - writes Waldemar Żurek on platform X, quoting Zbigniew Bogucki from an interview for DGP:
"The President wants to establish a Council for State System Repair, whose task will include, among others, developing a bill regarding the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), so that it can be presented no later than January of next year."
As read in the Minister of Justice's post: "Instead, there is a government bill. Passed by a democratic majority in Parliament. A bill that will swiftly end this crisis."
"Let's do it! For Polish women and men who are concerned whether court rulings in their cases will be legally valid" - Żurek concluded.
Panie Ministrze @BoguckiZbigniew, luty mija, a prezydenckiego projektu ustawy nadal nie ma. A chętnie bym ocenił jego wartość.
— Waldemar Żurek (@w_zurek) February 5, 2026
Jest za to rządowa ustawa. Uchwalona przez demokratyczną większość w Parlamencie. Ustawa, która ekspresowo zakończy ten kryzys.
Zróbmy to! Dla Polek i… pic.twitter.com/BGmle6UYBl
11:39
Kierwiński:
Any Irregularity in Services Under the Ministry of Interior and Administration Will Be Burned Out with a Red-Hot Iron
- Any irregularity in any service subordinate to the Ministry of Interior and Administration will be eliminated, it will be burned out with a red-hot iron. There will be no tolerance for any, this also applies to information from one of the television stations, which they are reporting, any attempt to break the law, any unworthy behavior by any public official subordinate to the Ministry of Interior and Administration will be eliminated - said Marcin Kierwiński at a press conference.
11:44
Kierwiński:
Being Led by the Nose by a Certain Political Camp Doesn't Speak Well of the President's Independence
- We all know that Marshal Czarzasty is a person under counterintelligence protection, after all, we all know that if there were any doubts, the services would have to react. The President, his advisors also know this perfectly well, but they want to whip up this political froth, they want to create an atmosphere of checking something, completely unnecessarily [...] it harms the Polish state - said Marcin Kierwiński at a press conference.
- There are many security issues that we should discuss with the President within the framework of the National Security Council, I think that cheap politicking and such being led by the nose, I'm not afraid to say it, by a certain political camp and media favoring that camp, doesn't speak well of the President's independence, which he so much wants to boast about, and which is more of a myth than a fact - he continued.
11:52
Kierwiński on changing the Head of the Government Protection Bureau:
I will speak with the President to finally resolve this matter.
- I plan for the disciplinary proceedings, which I initiated, to be concluded, and further steps will depend on their results. [...] During this time, I plan to enforce the corrective action plan from the current SOP management - said Marcin Kierwiński at a press conference.
- Once I have the results of the disciplinary proceedings, it's not a surprise, of course, that I will definitely speak with the President to finally resolve this matter - he continued.
- Of course, I would like to have the opportunity to appoint the Head of the SOP now [...] but we must act within the legal framework that we have defined - he added.
12:36
Żurek:
Ziobro could face charges while free, but he is evading justice
- We guarantee everyone the right to a fair trial. We see today that these trials are being conducted very transparently. The media have access to everything, every suspected person has the right to defense. Politicians even usually have three lawyers in these proceedings - said Waldemar Żurek at a press conference in Olsztyn.
- I would certainly see such a possibility, that if there is no so-called fear of tampering and fear of flight, then anyone who is suspected, or has already become a suspect, because charges have been brought against them, could face proceedings while free, because we know the grounds for applying pre-trial detention - he stated.
- But I have the impression that former minister Zbigniew Ziobro is, unfortunately, putting himself in a bad situation, because he is not appearing before the Polish justice system. He is ignoring it despite the fact that his colleagues or other politicians, like Mr. Matecki, are facing proceedings while free, and such a possibility would exist, but the former minister is evading justice - he pointed out.
12:40
Żurek on the Team Investigating Polish Links to the Epstein Affair:
We Already Have the Personnel,
"I have already started working, I have had talks with Minister Kierwiński and Minister Siemoniak. We already have concrete individuals who will be part of this team – but I want to state upfront that the composition of this team will not be disclosed," said Waldemar Żurek at a press conference in Olsztyn.
"There are representatives of special services, prosecutors, as well as police representatives who are specialists in this field," he clarified.
12:54
Żurek:
We will ask the USA for the classified part of the Epstein files
- As you know, from what the media reports, there were also Poles around Epstein. It is said that in his staff, which managed this dramatic, abominable procedure, there were two Poles, a woman and a man. We know these names - said Waldemar Żurek at a press conference in Olsztyn.
- So far, no victims of this procedure have come forward, because we know well that many of these individuals very often cannot overcome this psychological barrier […]. But we know that the recruitment of women, possibly also minors, in Poland did occur, because we have such traces in the documents that are available - he continued.
- Certainly, this team will initially be an analytical team, but I would like a parallel investigative team to be appointed as well, with powers similar to those of police officers, service officers, and prosecutors - he stated.
As the Minister of Justice announced: - We will want to ask the United States for a part of the documentation that is classified, which has not been disclosed on the websites, because perhaps we will learn about the Polish connections there, names also appear, and perhaps it will be necessary to question these individuals who are mentioned. But we will also see what these documents give us, if the United States provides us with these documents.
- We want to see if the Polish threads here are significant enough for us to track down the perpetrators, reach the victims, and provide them with redress - he added.
14:00
Sikorski Thanks Musk:
Better Late Than Never.
“Better late than never. Thank you” – Radosław Sikorski wrote on platform X, addressing Elon Musk.
The head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded in this way to a post indicating that Russian military bloggers are reporting the mass disconnection of Starlink terminals used by Russian troops.
Better late than never.
— Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@sikorskiradek) February 5, 2026
Thank you, @elonmusk. https://t.co/g1lSSWv4H7
14:11
Tusk declares aid for Ukraine following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure:
We are available.
- We are, of course, available if the situation continues to require it, to help with energy problems caused by Russian raids - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
14:12
Tusk in Kyiv with a Message to Ukrainians:
You Will Not Be Alone.
- We support everything that is good, right, and true in the world. We are also in Kyiv today because we want all the residents of Kyiv, the citizens of Ukraine, to know that they are not, and will not remain, alone. I know that here in Kyiv, in Kharkiv, in Odesa, everywhere in Ukraine, you often hear words of solidarity, encouragement, and I know that words are not enough - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
- Poland and I personally do not need to assure anyone that for us, helping Ukraine is not just an obvious moral duty, not just an obvious need for solidarity to stand on the side of the attacked against the aggressor; in my case and in Poland's case, it is also an obvious common interest, a common historical experience, a common experience of what is happening today, and a common future for Poland and Ukraine - he continued.
14:13
Tusk in Kyiv:
There is no just, safe Europe without an independent Ukraine.
- There is no just, safe Europe without an independent Ukraine. There is no safe Poland without an independent and safe Ukraine. Nor will there be a sovereign Ukraine without Poland and without Europe. Without our friendship, without our solidarity, understood in a truly deep way - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
14:17
Tusk on the Signed Letter of Intent in Kyiv:
More Than a Prelude to Practical Cooperation.
- There are indeed people, and Poles, my government, are among them, who understand well that standing on Ukraine's side in this war means standing on the side of good and truth. Our cooperation must take on increasingly concrete dimensions. We have jointly signed a letter of intent, which is not just an intention, but truly something more than a prelude to practical cooperation. This has been our goal for many, many months - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
- We talked and put a lot of effort into making the idea of joint production in plants both in Poland and Ukraine, joint production of armaments and ammunition, a reality. We aimed to find financing and remove barriers that hindered or made technology exchange difficult - he continued.
14:19
Tusk Praises Zelensky's Commitment:
Led to Positive Changes in Historical Polish-Ukrainian Relations.
- I thank you for the President's commitment. I want this to reach everyone, both here in Ukraine and in Poland, that it is, among other things, precisely President Zelensky's personal commitment that has led to many positive changes in these historical Polish-Ukrainian relations - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
- Thank you very much for the decision long awaited by the Polish community here in Kyiv as well, namely the return of the parish of St. Nicholas Church - he continued.
14:24
Tusk in Kyiv:
Perhaps We Are Approaching Peace, or at Least a Ceasefire.
- Perhaps we are approaching peace, or at least a ceasefire, and then peace, so that the conditions being discussed are conditions acceptable to Ukraine. Poland will certainly not accept nor support any solution that would be against Ukraine in the context of peace talks - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
- I am convinced that we will also be able to convince all partners that no one in Europe will even consider forcing or compelling Ukraine into a position that is contrary to the interests of a sovereign Ukraine and the security of a sovereign Ukraine - he continued.
14:31
Tusk Announces Talks with Defense Minister and Generals:
By Monday, I'll Let Zelensky Know What's Possible.
- The 47th aid package will have, or has, a value of about PLN 100 million and it was mainly 155 mm ammunition. It has already been mostly delivered. We are currently finishing the preparation of the 48th package. It will have a value of PLN 200 million and will mainly consist of armored equipment for Ukraine's armored forces - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in Kyiv.
- Regarding the MiG-29s, I know this is taking a long time. We discussed some details. These MiGs are waiting, they are available. President Zelensky and I agreed that we will act flexibly, and if needed, we will modify certain arrangements, because we want to act truly adequately to current needs. I know that Ukraine needs various types of air defense, including, above all, certain types of missiles, rockets - he continued.
- We cannot help with everything. If this need for MiGs persists, Poland is ready to transfer these MiGs at this time. We spoke here about an exchange, and Ukraine is ready for this exchange. We are talking about Ukrainian drones because we want to build effective anti-drone defense in Poland, and our drone capabilities and cooperation with Ukraine are a priority here - emphasized the Prime Minister.
- However, President Zelensky pointed out today that perhaps other types of urgent deliveries concerning security over Ukraine would be more needed. I always try to be serious and fair, so today I will not answer the question posed by President Zelensky, whether other types of equipment could be considered instead of the MiGs, but immediately after returning to Poland, tomorrow I will talk with the Minister of National Defence, with our generals, and by Monday at the latest, I will inform President Zelensky what is possible - he added.
15:13
Glapiński:
We Are the Leader in Disinflation
- We can say that we are the leader in disinflation this time. Inflation in Poland is among the lowest in the Central and Eastern European region. In particular, according to the latest comparable data for December 2025, no country in the region that has adopted the euro had lower inflation than Poland - stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference.
15:16
Glapiński:
All Forecasts Indicate Inflation's Return to Target in Poland is Sustainable
- Significantly, all forecasts today indicate that the return of inflation to the target in Poland is sustainable. This was our goal. This also unequivocally confirms the effectiveness of our actions, the actions of the NBP - stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference.
15:19
US Cuts Ties with Czarzasty:
Disrespect for President Trump.
“Effective immediately, we will no longer maintain contact or communicate with Marshal of the Sejm Czarzasty, whose outrageous and unjustified insults directed at President Trump have become a serious obstacle to our excellent relations with Prime Minister Tusk and his government,” informed Tom Rose.
“We will not allow anyone to harm Polish-American relations or show disrespect to President Trump, who has done so much for Poland and the Polish nation,” reads the US ambassador’s post.
Effective immediately, we will have no further dealings, contacts, or communications with Marshal of the Sejm Czarzasty, whose outrageous and unprovoked insults directed against President Trump @POTUS has made himself a serious impediment to our excellent relations with Prime…
— Ambasador Tom Rose (@USAmbPoland) February 5, 2026
15:22
Glapiński on Whether March is a Good Time for an Interest Rate Cut:
In My Opinion, Yes.
- In my opinion, and I'm not speaking on behalf of the entire council, I always emphasize that carefully, if our projection doesn't show anything alarming, if nothing suggests that anything alarming might appear, and if no unexpected external events occur [...] then in my opinion, the answer is yes - stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference, when asked if he believes March will be a good time for another interest rate cut.
- 10 people vote, my vote is one of the 10. In my opinion, yes - he continued.
16:14
Leśkiewicz on Czarzasty:
He Further Demolishes Polish-American Relations.
- Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty not only has issues explaining his Eastern business and social contacts, but he is also further demolishing Polish-American relations. During the communist era, the United States was the greatest enemy for the communists - Rafał Leśkiewicz wrote on social media.
- Times have changed, but the post-communist mentality of Czarzasty has not. This is the Sejm Marshal chosen by the currently ruling coalition, a man who does not understand the weight and significance of alliances - emphasized the President's spokesman.
Marszałek Sejmu @wlodekczarzasty nie dość, że ma problemy z wyjaśnieniem wschodnich kontaktów towarzysko - biznesowych to dodatkowo demoluje relacje polsko-amerykańskie. W czasach PRL dla komunistów Stany Zjednoczone były największym wrogiem. Czasy się zmieniły ale mentalność…
— Rafał Leśkiewicz (@LeskiewiczRafa) February 5, 2026
16:15
Czarzasty Responds to US Ambassador's Post:
I Will Not Change My Stance.
- In line with my values, I stood up for Polish soldiers fighting in missions and did not support President Donald Trump's candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize - Włodzimierz Czarzasty wrote on social media.
- I consistently respect the USA as a key partner of Poland. Therefore, I accept Ambassador Tom Rose's declaration with regret, but I will not change my stance on these matters that are fundamental for Polish women and men - the Marshal of the Sejm emphasized.
Zgodnie ze swoimi wartościami stanąłem w obronie polskich żołnierzy walczących na misjach i nie poparłem kandydatury prezydenta @realDonaldTrump do pokojowej nagrody Nobla.
— Włodzimierz Czarzasty 📚📖 (@wlodekczarzasty) February 5, 2026
Niezmiennie szanuję USA jako kluczowego partnera Polski. Dlatego z ubolewaniem przyjmuję deklarację…
16:43
Przydacz:
The Timing of the Americans' Severing Ties with Czarzasty is Puzzling
- The Polish Language Dictionary, when defining diplomacy, points not only to activity for one's state within foreign policy, but also to the ability to behave in a difficult situation in a way that offends no one and achieves the intended goal. Marshal Czarzasty failed to embody either of these definitions. He unnecessarily creates tensions in Polish-American relations - wrote Marcin Przydacz on social media.
- The timing of the Americans severing contacts with Mr. Czarzasty is puzzling, as is the fact that it occurred the day after the public learned of his unclear Eastern business and social connections - emphasized the presidential minister.
Słownik Języka Polskiego definiując zjawisko dyplomacji wskazuje nie tylko na działalność na rzecz swojego państwa w ramach polityki zagranicznej, ale także na umiejętność zachowania się w trudnej sytuacji tak, aby nikogo nie urazić i osiągnąć zamierzony cel. W ani jedną z tych…
— Marcin Przydacz (@marcin_przydacz) February 5, 2026
16:56
Tusk Responds to the US Ambassador:
Allies Should Respect Each Other, Not Lecture.
- Mr. Ambassador Rose, allies should respect each other, not lecture. At least, that is how we understand partnership in Poland - wrote Prime Minister Donald Tusk on social media.
Mr.Ambassador Rose, allies should respect, not lecture, each other. At least this is how we, here in Poland, understand partnership.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) February 5, 2026
Panie Ambasadorze Rose, sojusznicy powinni się szanować, a nie pouczać. Przynajmniej tak w Polsce rozumiemy partnerstwo.
17:05
Czarnek Calls for Czarzasty's Resignation:
A Necessity for Poland's Security.
"Polish soldiers are one thing, and thoughtlessly insulting the president of a state that is our most important ally is another. Therefore, your immediate resignation is a necessity for Poland's security" - wrote Przemysław Czarnek on X, addressing Włodzimierz Czarzasty.
Panie @wlodekczarzasty - polscy żołnierze to jedno, a bezmyślne obrażanie prezydenta państwa, które jest naszym najważniejszym sojusznikiem, to drugie. Dlatego natychmiastowa pana dymisja jest koniecznością dla bezpieczeństwa Polski. https://t.co/xjw4mM2DUH
— Przemysław Czarnek (@CzarnekP) February 5, 2026
17:08
Zandberg:
The US Ambassador Seems to Have Forgotten Where He Works. Poland is Not a Colony
"The ambassador seems to have forgotten where he works. Poland is an independent country, not a colony. The Sejm appoints and dismisses authorities. It does not need instructions from a viceroy," - wrote Adrian Zandberg on X.
"The United States maintains diplomatic relations with the Republic, not with specific politicians. This is the difference between independence and being a dependent territory. It is Poles, not the ambassador, who decide who will govern in Poland," - he emphasized in another post.
Panu ambasadorowi się chyba pomyliło gdzie urzęduje. Polska to niepodległy kraj, nie kolonia.
— Adrian Zandberg (@ZandbergRAZEM) February 5, 2026
Władze powołuje i odwołuje Sejm. Nie potrzebuje do tego instrukcji od namiestnika. https://t.co/k7ik6f7JXs
17:15
Kierwiński:
We respect alliances. We do not forget honor, pride, and sovereignty
"The politicians of PiS do not quite understand that they are elected in Poland and by Poles. We respect alliances. We do not forget honor, pride, and sovereignty" - wrote Marcin Kierwiński on X.
Politycy PiS nie za bardzo rozumieją, że są wybrani w Polsce i przez Polaków. Sojusze szanujemy. Nie zapominamy o honorze, dumie i suwerenności.
— Marcin Kierwiński (@MKierwinski) February 5, 2026
17:18
- 12 years of investigation without evidence, unequivocal graphological opinions indicating no connection to the Adam Andruszkiewicz case – and suddenly an epiphany – wrote Karol Nawrocki on social media.
- The prosecution is acting slowly and selectively in this matter, but curiously always according to the 'manager's' expectations. It is attacking a man who has consistently worked for Poland for years, regardless of political trends. Thank you, Minister Andruszkiewicz, for your work for Poland – stated the President of the Republic of Poland.
12 lat śledztwa bez dowodów, jednoznaczne opinie grafologów wskazujące na brak związku ze sprawą Adama Andruszkiewicza – i nagle olśnienie. Prokuratura działa w tej sprawie wolno i selektywnie, ale dziwnym trafem zawsze zgodnie z oczekiwaniami „kierownika”. Atakuje człowieka,…
— Karol Nawrocki (@NawrockiKn) February 5, 2026
18:04
Czarzasty Comments Again on the US Ambassador's Post:
I Will Say Only One Sentence and Ask No More.
- I will say only one sentence and ask no more. Respect demands respect. That's all I have to say on this matter - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.
18:34
Rose Responds to Tusk, Again Criticizes Czarzasty's Words:
Wicked, Disdainful, and Offensive.
"Dear Mr. Prime Minister – I assume that your carefully considered and meticulously crafted message was sent to me by mistake, as you certainly intended it for Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty, whose wicked, disdainful, and offensive comments regarding President Trump could potentially harm your government" – Tom Rose wrote on X.
The US Ambassador to Poland further noted in his post that he has the "highest respect and admiration" for Donald Tusk for strengthening relations between Poland and the USA.
"I know you agree that insulting and demeaning President Donald Trump – the greatest friend Poland has ever had in the White House – is the last thing any Polish leader should do," Rose stated in his post.
The US Ambassador also emphasized that he will always defend his president without hesitation.
This is the ambassador's reaction to the Polish prime minister's post: "Mr. Ambassador Rose, allies should respect each other, not lecture. At least that's how we understand partnership in Poland."
18:38
Bryłka on Czarzasty:
Shame on the MPs Who Elevated Him to Second Highest Office.
"Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty could have drawn a veil of silence over the Nobel Prize for Trump, but he chose a media show. He chose to position himself, rather than position the Polish state. Extreme irresponsibility and shame for all the MPs who elevated him to the second highest office in the state," wrote Confederation MEP Anna Bryłka on X.
Marszałek @wlodekczarzasty mógł spuścić zasłonę milczenia ws. Nobla dla Trumpa, ale wybrał medialne show. Wybrał pozycjonowanie siebie, zamiast pozycjonowania polskiego państwa. Skrajna nieodpowiedzialność i wstyd dla wszystkich posłów, którzy wynieśli go na drugą osobę w…
— Anna Bryłka (@annabrylka) February 5, 2026
19:46
Wawer:
If PiS Politicians Say Marshal Czarzasty Should Be Recalled Because the US Ambassador Dislikes Him – That's Not a Serious Approach to Governing
- Personally, I am somewhat surprised by the harsh reaction [from the US Ambassador to Poland] in this particular matter, because it seems to me that among government politicians, at the level of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the candidate for ambassador to the United States, much more serious words, which were simply insults, were said in the past addressing Donald Trump - said Michał Wawer in an interview with Beata Lubecka on "Gość Radia ZET".
- So, this very nervous reaction from the American ambassador regarding Marshal Czarzasty seems to indicate some unpredictability of this American diplomacy. We should not worry about it excessively. Poland should be aware of its own strength, its own significance. We should simply focus on Polish interests, not these kinds of squabbles - he assessed.
When asked if this means we should do nothing, he replied: - I would say so. What exactly should we do? If we hear from PiS politicians that Marshal Czarzasty should be recalled for this reason […], if someone suggests that because the American ambassador, or any other country's ambassador, dislikes our Marshal, we should change him – well, I apologize, but that's not a serious approach to governing a state.
19:56
Wawer:
Poles Decide Who Becomes Marshal of the Sejm, Not Foreign Ambassadors
- Who the Marshal of the Polish Sejm is, that is a decision for Poles, a decision originating from Polish citizens, and not a decision that any foreign ambassador should dictate to us - said Michał Wawer on "Gość Radia ZET".
- There are many reasons why we believe Marshal Czarzasty should be dismissed and should never have become Marshal. However, certainly not a reason for this is that some foreign ambassador dislikes who the Marshal of the Polish Sejm is - he indicated.
- Truly, these kinds of suggestions bring to mind times, thankfully long past, where decisions of various ambassadors from various powers stationed in Warsaw were more important than the decisions of Polish politicians or Polish citizens - he added.
20:26
Siemoniak:
The US Ambassador's Reaction is Absolutely Excessive
- I believe the US Ambassador's reaction is absolutely excessive. It's hard for me to imagine that the United States Ambassador would not cooperate with the second-highest official in the country, the Marshal of the Sejm. So, I think there are a lot of emotions surrounding this issue today. I believe these emotions will pass - said Tomasz Siemoniak on TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach" (Facts after Facts).
20:30
Siemoniak Calm About Poland's Relations with the USA:
Sometimes Even Friends Argue.
- These relations [between Poland and the USA] are so strong, so robust, that a few stronger words, as sometimes happens between friends, absolutely do not undermine these foundations. […] I am absolutely calm about these relations. They are based on many years of friendship, alliance, and also shared interests – said Tomasz Siemoniak in TVN24's “Fakty po Faktach” [Facts After Facts].
- Also, everyone understands that a government is a government and here the opinion of the government is expressed by the prime minister, ministers. And parliamentary politicians have a bit more freedom in expressing various opinions. […] I believe that this situation will quickly pass and is simply such an argument. Sometimes even friends will argue. This happens in life – he stated.
20:32
Siemoniak on Czarzasty:
He Doesn't Have to Consult, He Expresses His Views.
- Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty has his own assessments. He is the Marshal of the Sejm elected by the majority in the Sejm. A coalition stands behind him - said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.
Asked whether Czarzasty consulted, for example, with Radosław Sikorski, he replied: - He doesn't have to consult, he expresses his views. It's also not the case that every politician in the coalition, even or especially the Marshal of the Sejm, has to agree every statement they make.
20:54
- When I saw the invitation to the National Security Council meeting, I rubbed my eyes in disbelief. I have been participating in the National Security Council in various roles since 2011, and it has never happened that someone would engage in such political personal business, proposing a point like 'let's judge the Marshal here and his alleged connections' - said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.
- This is provocative. It's solely intended to stir up a quarrel. If the president has any doubts, he has the right to have doubts, like anyone else. He can turn to the services, he can turn to the prime minister, or the committee for special services, where the opposition has its representatives, can deal with the matter. This is about a political quarrel - he assessed.
20:58
Siemoniak:
Someone Invented It – Probably Cenckiewicz – That the National Security Council Should Be a Court for Czarzasty
- Someone invented it – Mr. Cenckiewicz signed it, so he probably invented it – that the National Security Council is supposed to be some kind of court for Marshal Czarzasty. And that a certain number of people, under very low classification conditions, or rather a lack of classification – if Mr. Cenckiewicz appears, no secret information can be conveyed – will now discuss Marshal Czarzasty. How can such things be done, about anyone? – said Tomasz Siemoniak in TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach" (Facts After Facts).
21:28
- The court has made a decision, granting the prosecution's request for the pre-trial detention of the suspect Zbigniew Z. It fully shared the reasoning of the motion, finding that the general grounds for applying preventive measures exist due to the high probability that the suspect committed the alleged offenses - informed prosecutor Piotr Woźniak.
- The prosecution's request was granted in its entirety. The next stage will be to initiate a search for the suspect via an arrest warrant and an European Arrest Warrant (ENA) - he added.
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