Polish President Nawrocki Vows Sovereignty Defense, Opposes Euro Adoption

Poland's newly sworn-in right-wing President Karol Nawrocki has pledged to defend national sovereignty, oppose illegal migration, and reject adoption of the euro, advocating instead for the continued use of the zloty. He emphasized the urgent need to draft a new constitution by 2030, citing repeated violations of the current one amid changing social and geopolitical realities. Nawrocki, backed by the conservative nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, aims to restore what he calls the rule of law and plans to form a presidential council to oversee constitutional reforms, inviting broad political participation. His inauguration marks a political shift away from the pro-EU government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as Nawrocki also supports strengthening national identity, education rooted in Polish culture, and reviving key economic projects like the Central Transportation Hub. The president's stance reflects ongoing tensions between Poland's conservative factions and the EU over judicial independence and integration policies. Nawrocki, a supporter of US President Donald Trump, has called on the political class to heed the public's demand for change following his narrow election victory.