Karol Nawrocki, sworn in on Wednesday as president of Poland, used his inauguration speech in the Sejm to declare that he will govern as “the voice of the Polish nation” rather than as a representative of any political faction.
Pledging to stay faithful to his election platform, Plan 21, Nawrocki presented a broad vision that touched on domestic politics, the economy, defense, education, and foreign policy.
“These have not interested me for 42 years, and they will not interest me as president of Poland,” he said of political and party disputes, promising that decisions would be made “in spite of” political divides and with the sole aim of serving the people.
Nawrocki noted that Poles expect politicians to deliver on commitments made during the campaign. His Plan 21 program, which won the support of 10.5 million voters, includes opposition to illegal migration, rejection of adopting the euro, protection of the current retirement age, and major infrastructure initiatives such as the Central Communication Port, Polish Roads, and Polish Ports.
🇵🇱🔥 Polish President @NawrockiKn's inauguration speech in the Polish Sejm. ⬇️
"This election was a message to the political class that they cannot continue to govern like they have been.
My plan is clear:
🔴 NO to illegal migration
🟢 Yes to the złoty
🔴 NO to the euro!" pic.twitter.com/UIYb0rzFGg
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) August 6, 2025“I intend to be consistent and determined in carrying out Plan 21,” he told lawmakers, adding that there is “no Poland A and Poland B” and promising balanced development between cities and rural areas.
While affirming Poland’s place in the EU, Nawrocki insisted the country must remain sovereign. “Poland is in the European Union, but Poland is not the European Union. Poland is Poland and will remain Poland,” he said. He vowed never to accept the EU taking over competencies not granted in the treaties and declared that “those should not change.”
Nawrocki promised to make the Polish army the strongest NATO force within the EU, beginning with investment in soldiers’ equipment, training, and morale. He committed to supporting the modernization of the armed forces and deepening bilateral ties with the United States while safeguarding Poland’s position within NATO.
The president also expressed ambitions for Poland to lead on NATO’s eastern flank, envisioning the Bucharest Nine alliance eventually expanding into an alliance of “eleven” by including Scandinavian states.
The president called for a “normal Poland” rooted in its values, with strong schools teaching Polish literature and fostering pride in national identity. As a former educator, he pledged to ensure future generations of Poles “truly feel proud to be Polish” upon leaving school.
He invited lawmakers to take part in the National Reading campaign, praising its origins under President Bronisław Komorowski and continuation by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, to whom he expressed gratitude for what he described as a dignified and democratic transfer of power.
Nawrocki hailed Poland’s economic success over the past 35 years, attributing it to hardworking citizens and entrepreneurs, often in spite of political leadership. However, he warned that certain groups and regions have been excluded from that success and called for large-scale breakthrough investments to secure the nation’s future.
“We can no longer be the auxiliary workshop for our western neighbors or for the entire European Union,” he said. The president singled out the Central Communication Port as a priority and announced he would submit a bill to restore it to its original scope.
He expressed concern over what he described as blocked, cut back, or delayed major projects, linking the problem to rising national debt, demographic challenges, and a housing shortage.
Concluding his address, Nawrocki pledged that “every hour, every day, every week” of his presidency would be devoted to fulfilling commitments to voters. “In my decisions, I will be the voice of the nation, faithful to my political program. That, ladies and gentlemen, I guarantee to all,” he said.
