Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was refused continued protection by the State Protection Service, despite his request tied to the threats he has faced. A close associate of the former prime minister told Super Express that the decision betrays the personal antagonism of the interior minister, Marcin Kierwiński. It is recalled that when Mariusz Kamiński led the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, he granted protection to Donald Tusk for similar reasons related to threats. The issue has repeatedly centered on security concerns expressed by high-ranking officials.
An opportunity for Russian provocation
According to Super Express, Morawiecki was denied extended SOP protection after his three-month window as a former prime minister expired on March 12. He had requested an extension because of ongoing threats, highlighting a concern that remains unresolved in his security arrangement.
The constant stream of death threats was underscored by a close associate of the former prime minister during an interview with Super Express, who warned about the ease with which Russian actors could stage a provocation.
He also noted uncertainty about whether Prime Minister Tusk had reached a decision on the matter, suggesting that the issue may hinge on internal assessment and political signals.
There was an implicit critique of the timing and the perceived bias behind the decision, with the associate arguing that the interior ministry leadership appeared intent on signaling an anti-PiS stance rather than prioritizing security needs.
Kamiński did not hesitate
During 2022, Mariusz Kamiński, then head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, approved SOP protection for Donald Tusk just before the Christmas period. Jan Grabiec later commented that the Civic Platform had previously supplied state services with information about threats against Tusk, highlighting the ongoing use of security measures within the political arena.
There was also a police report describing a concrete threat concerning Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a factor Grabiec believed influenced the SOP’s decision at the time.
Read more: Tusk received SOP protection before Christmas. The decision came from the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. Heeding concerns raised by the police played a role, according to the same source.
Two nearly identical situations, yet very different responses. Under the rule of the United Right, such a threat might have elicited a prompt protective response for the former prime minister. The current coalition, however, is seen by some as applying different standards as public sentiment grows against the previous administration. Observers point to the implications this has for the safety of political figures, recalling past episodes during the Smolensk commemoration when a former prime minister, Jarosław Kaczyński, faced an attack.
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