The president of Poland criticises Tusk for resigning from asylum

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President Andrzej Duda in his Wednesday address in the Sejm clearly emphasized the request for fast modernisation of the Polish armed forces. Due to threats beyond the east border and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the president considers strengthening defence to be 1 of the most crucial tasks of the state. In his speech, Duda besides referred to Prime Minister Donald Tusk's announcement to resign from granting political asylum, which he considered a mistake.

Life The message of the president of Poland in the Sejm. https://t.co/YNP3zvL3X2

— President's Office (@presidentpl) October 16, 2024

Andrzej Duda stressed that the issue of national safety should be removed from the current political dispute. "Security is 1 of the most crucial tasks of all government and authority," he said, recalling the ongoing war in Ukraine. The fast modernization of the Polish armed forces, as the president pointed out, is an absolute necessity in the face of current threats. "I have supported, supported and will support all efforts to strengthen our defence potential," Duda declared.

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President @AndrzejDuda he came to the Polish Parliament, where he will give a message in connection with the anniversary of the 2023 parliamentary elections. pic.twitter.com/yIqawNXZSr

— President's Office (@presidentpl) October 16, 2024

The president criticises the resignation of asylum

During the message, the president besides referred to statements by Donald Tusk, who announced withdrawal from asylum policy in Poland. Duda criticised this decision with clear surprise, pointing out that he was afraid that the Prime Minister was incorrect about this. The president considered that this was a mistake that could have negative consequences for the global policy of Poland.

Request for Serious Treatment of Citizens’ Matters

Duda besides pointed out the needs of citizens, stressing that Poles deserve their cases to be taken seriously. He added that the safety and well-being of families should be a precedence for the authorities. A year after the parliamentary elections, the president decided to exercise his constitutional power and give a message to the Sejm, summarizing the actions to date and reminding of the challenges facing Poland.