Małgorzata Paprocka, State Secretary of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, spoke on Polish Radio 24 about President Andrzej Duda’s recent trip to Africa. She also addressed the ongoing discussion surrounding the head of state’s remarks on Crimea and the situation at the Constitutional Court. Paprocka stated that the Central Chancellery’s view aligns closely with the legal perspective expressed by Professor Piotrowski, emphasizing a shared commitment to the rule of law.
Beyond the crucial economic aspects, she underlined a significant international politics component, focusing on clarifying which parties are violating international law and what consequences may follow. This broader frame was tied to her remarks during the Africa visit.
– she noted during the interview.
The case of Crimea
The dialogue also revisited President Duda’s remarks to Channel Zero regarding Crimea.
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For listeners acquainted with the broader context, the stance was clear. The president had positioned the issue before international audiences, labeling Russia as the aggressor and emphasizing that Ukraine should determine the terms of any peace settlement. This position, according to Paprocka, has always been present in his public statements.
– said Małgorzata Paprocka.
She added that, objectively speaking, the Crimea issue remains highly complex and multifaceted.
It involves using a decontextualized explanation amid a tense political contest, a reality Paprocka identified as part of the current discourse.
– Paprocka observed.
She also expressed approval for the votes cast by Minister Sikorski and other lawmakers, while noting that some MPs from the Civic Platform used the remarks to mount an attack.
Attack on TK
Paprocka also commented on reports about an attempt to influence the Constitutional Tribunal by the December 13 coalition.
She asserted that the Chancellery is closely aligned with the legal interpretation advanced by Professor Piotrowski, who has argued that changes to the Constitutional Tribunal’s composition achieved through Sejm resolutions would be unconstitutional.
– said the presidential minister.
She criticized the broader political climate, suggesting that the government’s approach to media and the Public Prosecution Service has mirrored this trend.
– she added.
As she remarked:
“This trend could encourage future governments to imitate the same pattern. It risks sliding toward anarchy, and the president will oppose it.”
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Source: wPolityce [Source: wPolityce]