What did Karol Nawrocki say? We summarize the president's address.

• Karol Nawrocki was sworn in on August 6 and delivered his first presidential address.
• In it, he presented a plan that included assumptions regarding domestic and foreign policy, the economy and the state system.
• Among the key plans, Nawrocki indicated: the Central Communication Port, roads, ports and railways.
• Poland is to remain in the European Union, but without the president's consent to the transfer of new competences.
• According to Karol Nawrocki, Poland should keep the zloty.
• Planned actions include judicial reform, systemic overhaul and preparation of a new constitution by 2030.
• The establishment of presidential councils for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities and the convening of a Cabinet Council on investments and finance were announced.

During his address, Karol Nawrocki announced that his presidency would implement the program he presented during the election campaign – the so-called "Plan 21." He emphasized the importance of projects such as the Central Communication Port and the expansion of roads and ports. The new president emphasized the need for sustainable development in the country.

"I will strive to ensure that the Polish state is ambitious, a place of development, a place of great, groundbreaking projects such as the Central Communication Port, Polish Roads, Polish Ports.

Nawrocki emphasizes the importance of Poland's sovereignty

The President supported Poland's membership in the EU , while opposing the transfer of competences to the European Union over and above the treaties.

I will never agree to the European Union taking away Poland's competences, especially in matters that are not included in the European treaties, and these should not change.

He also announced his intention to retain the Polish złoty and oppose the introduction of the euro. He also emphasized his opposition to illegal migration.

The new president wants to strengthen the Polish army

Karol Nawrocki announced that he would support the modernization of the Polish army, aiming to make it the largest NATO force in the EU. He also spoke of Poland's role as a leader on NATO's eastern flank.

Poland should be a leader in building the strength of the immune system and the responsibility of NATO's eastern flank. I dream that, in the long term, the Bucharest Nine will become the Bucharest Eleven, along with the Scandinavian countries. Yes, we, as Poles in Central and Eastern Europe, are responsible for building the strength of NATO's eastern flank, and this should also be the international, geopolitical direction of my presidency.

Karol Nawrocki also insisted that he would continue to support the alliance with the United States and promised to maintain his position within NATO.

Support for the economy and large investments

The new president also announced support for large infrastructure projects.

We need to awaken the aspirations of the Polish nation, because we can no longer be a subsidiary of our western neighbors or the entire European Union. Ladies and Gentlemen, we must seek an economic path that will become a form of economic competitiveness, also challenging Western Europe. Yes, we need large-scale and groundbreaking investment projects.

This includes, among other things:

• Central Communication Port (CPK). Nawrocki announced that legislation on this matter would be submitted on Thursday, August 7.
• Roads, ports, and railways. Nawrocki announced a Cabinet Council meeting in August.

I would like to talk to the Polish government about development investments, the most important investments that lie ahead of us, and the state of public finances.

Social issues - housing, seniors, youth

In his address, Nawrocki also argued that he intends to control the government, including in the area of housing.

This is not a matter of political emotions, it is a matter of housing for people who need it, including municipal housing, it is a matter of the future of our children and the next generations of Poles.

In his speech, he also highlighted issues related to supporting seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. He announced the establishment of presidential advisory councils.

Nawrocki also spoke about education, supporting patriotic education in schools.

I will do everything to ensure that a good Polish school educates future generations of Poles, and that Polish students leaving school truly feel proud to be Polish.

Announcement of reform of the state system by 2030

Karol Nawrocki also addressed the issue of the judiciary. He already spoke about how he intends to use his authority to appoint judges:

I will not promote or nominate judges who undermine the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of Poland. Instead, I will promote, promote, and nominate judges who respect the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of Poland, in accordance with the Constitution and laws adopted by the Polish Parliament and signed by the President.

The President announced the establishment of the Council for the Reform of the State , which is to be joined by academics and representatives of all political parties in Poland.

Nawrocki also announced an initiative to prepare a new constitution by 2030.

The Presidential Palace, ladies and gentlemen, will become not only the place where the Constitutional Council will function, but also a place where we will, I hope, open a national, honest discussion about what the constitution of 2030 should look like.