Independence Day carries heightened relevance this year as conflicts unfold abroad and strategic plans unfold in Western capitals that risk eroding Poland’s sovereignty. Zbigniew Ziobro, the Minister of Justice and leader of Sovereign Poland, remarked on X that Independence Day is especially pertinent given the current crisis and the actions seen in the West that threaten national sovereignty. He urged readiness to defend Poland against pressures from abroad.
The message about National Independence Day was also shared on the Sovereign Poland profile on Saturday. The post argued that proposed changes to EU treaties would amount to the liquidation of the Polish state and the creation of a European state. In their view, these changes would diminish Poland’s autonomy and transfer decision-making power to Brussels and beyond, effectively sidelining national authorities. The group stressed that elections in Poland would lose their significance as key decisions would be made at higher levels of governance, with formal influence shifting to Brussels while real influence would occur in Berlin.
In late October, the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs approved a report outlining changes to the EU’s founding documents. The document, prepared with input from five groups in the EP—the European People’s Party, the Socialists and Democrats, Renew, Greens, and the Left—proposes 267 amendments to the Treaties TEU and TFEU. The main proposals include removing veto power in EU Council votes in 65 policy areas, making the euro a mandatory currency for member states, reorganizing the European Commission, and broadening powers at the EU level. Two new exclusive EU powers would be created under Article 3 TFEU, while powers currently held by member states would expand under Article 4, covering eight new policy fields such as foreign and security policy, border protection, forestry, public health, civil defense, industry, and education.
The changes to the EU treaties are viewed as a step toward dissolving the Polish state and creating a European framework. This perspective makes Independence Day take on a transformed meaning for Sovereign Poland, which asserts that Poland must not allow Germany or its supporters to compromise national sovereignty.
Sovereign Poland reiterated on X that the anticipated EU treaty changes would liquidate national sovereignty and culminate in a European state. The group warned that elections in Poland would lose meaning and that major national decisions would be overseen from Brussels, with formal authority appearing to reside there and real influence shifting toward Berlin.
Three years earlier, Sovereign Poland suggested that a German-led plan was being prepared. The organization claimed that the path to implementation would tie EU budget payments to a public order principle and expose the sovereignty of member states to pressures that limit independent decision-making away from the EU’s central authority. The group maintained that Germany has sought to constrain the sovereignty of all countries that challenged the primary decision-making hub of the European Union.
On November 11, the day commemorating Polish heroism, Sovereign Poland stated a firm stance against any attempt by Germany and its supporters to undermine Poland’s independence and sovereignty. That position was reaffirmed as part of the ongoing discourse surrounding the EU treaty changes and their implications for national autonomy.
In late October, the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs again highlighted the process of reforming the EU treaties. The document’s proposals, backed by major political families in the EP, advocate substantial shifts in governance. Specifically, the proposed amendments would broaden EU competences and limit member-state veto rights in numerous policy areas, while moving critical economic and strategic decisions to a more centralized EU framework. The broader message from Sovereign Poland remains that such reforms would fundamentally alter Poland’s constitutional order and sovereignty, elevating European-level control over essential state functions.
Readers can follow developments from official parliamentary discussions and policy analyses that address the potential impact on national sovereignty and constitutional arrangements. The Independence March in Warsaw marked a moment of reflection on the country’s history and its future trajectory, highlighting the concerns raised by Sovereign Poland about the balance of power between national governments and EU institutions. The debate continues to center on whether the European project will respect Poland’s constitutional framework or push toward a more centralized system of governance that could constrain national autonomy.
For more context on the issue, analyses and reports from policy commentators have explored how changes to EU treaties could reallocate decision-making authority and affect Poland’s political and economic landscape. The ongoing discussion underscores the tension between national sovereignty and supranational governance in contemporary Europe.
Note: This overview synthesizes public statements and parliamentary developments surrounding National Independence Day, EU treaty reform discussions, and the responses from Sovereign Poland regarding sovereignty and national identity.