Poland is recalling 50 of its ambassadors as part of the new pro-European government’s efforts to improve diplomatic missions at a difficult time.
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The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this on March 14.
In a statement, the ministry said the change of ambassadors was “necessary” and would contribute to “better, more professional implementation of the complex tasks” facing Poland’s foreign policy.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was important to have a team of loyal ambassadors as neighboring Ukraine fends off a full-scale war against Russia. He stressed that this is “not retaliation” for his predecessors.
All diplomats were appointed by the previous right-wing administration, which ruled for eight years until December 2023, when a tripartite opposition alliance won an overall majority in Poland’s elections and took power with Donald Tusk as prime minister.
The government statement did not name any of the ambassadors recalled by Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and did not say when the recalled ambassadors would be replaced or any foreign positions would be cut. But the ministry said that the procedure had begun.
The Associated Press reported that the withdrawal of diplomats may not meet with the approval of President Andrzej Duda, who is linked to the previous right-wing government and is critical of Tusk.
If Duda does not approve the changes, the chargés d’affaires will remain heads of mission in those places where ambassadors were ordered to return home.
Tusk noted that he highly appreciates the work of Polish Ambassador to the United States Marek Magerowski, which suggests that a particular ambassador may not be recalled.
While in power, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party was accused of undermining the rule of law in Poland, rolling back abortion rights and targeting minorities. His actions have sparked a feud with the EU over issues ranging from judicial independence to LGBTQ+ rights.
Source: Racurs
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