Feb 11 • 11:13 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Przemysław Czarnek: Americans should not dictate who Poles should vote for

Poland's Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek asserts that Polish voters should determine their own election outcomes, regardless of American influence.

In a recent interview with Rzeczpospolita, U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose expressed concerns about the potential election of Grzegorz Braun, a leader of the Confederation of the Crown of Poland, whom he considered to be very anti-American. Rose emphasized that while he does not want to influence the Polish elections, the prospect of Braun entering the government would pose a significant problem for the U.S. administration. This sentiment reflects the cautious relationship that the U.S. maintains regarding Polish political dynamics, especially with parties that may adopt an adversarial stance toward American interests.

Earlier in December, there was a noteworthy meeting between Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the Law and Justice party (PiS), and Ambassador Rose. During this meeting, it was reported that the Americans expressed reluctance towards Braun's political group, leading to a shift in Kaczyński's tone towards Braun. In a statement made in January, Kaczyński described Braun as a politician who has crossed unacceptable boundaries and characterized his proposals as leading Poland down a disastrous path. This indicates that Kaczyński may be realigning his political approach in light of U.S. sentiment.

Minister Czarnek, however, reinforced the idea that Polish voters, not foreign influences, should ultimately dictate the makeup of the Sejm, calling for the electorate to have the final say in decision-making processes. His assertion prioritizes Polish sovereignty in electoral matters and suggests a potential resistance to external suggestions regarding political choices, emphasizing the importance of national autonomy in the face of international diplomatic pressures.

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