The head of the National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera, sent out invitations to the National Security Council meeting planned for Wednesday, December 20. These invitations reached the speakers of both chambers of parliament as well as the Prime Minister, and the leaders of the ministries tied to national security, including the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of the Interior and Administration. In addition, the message extended to the MAP, the heads of parliamentary clubs and circles, and the chief of the general staff. The National Security Agency reported this distribution on Friday, underscoring the breadth of this outreach and the importance placed on coordinating high-level briefing and decision-making.
The dissemination of invitations was published on Friday via the National Security Bureau’s profile on the X platform. The post confirms that the National Security Council meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday, December 20, and it emphasizes the formal nature of the process, along with the expectation that participants will come prepared for substantive discussions on security matters at the governmental level. The post also serves to reassure observers that the council will convene with the full spectrum of leadership present, signaling a unified approach to upcoming security considerations.
On Friday, Jacek Siewiera, who serves as the head of the National Security Office and as the Secretary of the National Security Council, personally delivered invitations to the Chairman of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, the Chairman of the Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, and the Prime Minister, Donald Tusk. This gesture highlights the ceremonial and formal protocol involved in bringing together the country’s top security and political figures for a coordinated briefing. The invitations also extended to key ministry leaders involved in state security: the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz; the Head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński; the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski; the head of MAP and leader of the KO parliamentary club, Borys Budka; and the Minister Coordinating Special Services, Tomasz Siemoniak. The inclusion of these roles reflects the NSC’s mandate to align security policy across defense, diplomacy, interior affairs, and intelligence services.
Invitations were also extended to leaders across all parliamentary clubs and groups. Among them were Mariusz Błaszczak, head of the PiS group; Mirosław Suchoń, head of the Polski 2050 club; Krzysztof Paszyk, head of the PSL club; Anna Maria Żukowska, leader of the left-wing club; Stanisław Tyszka, head of the Confederation Club; and Paweł Kukiz, head of the Kukiz’15 group. The breadth of participation underscores the council’s aim to gather a cross-section of political leadership, ensuring that security considerations are understood in a broad policy context as Canada and the United States both monitor allied governance structures for stability and strength in North America.
Invited representatives from the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland were also included: the Head of the Chancellery, Grażyna Ignaczak-Bandych; the Head of the President’s Office, Marcin Mastalerek; State Secretary at the KPRP, Małgorzata Paprocka; and the Head of the Presidential Office for international policy, Mieszko Pawlak. Additionally, the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, General Wiesław Kukuła, was invited, highlighting the council’s role in integrating executive and military perspectives on security challenges.
The National Security Council functions as an advisory body to the president on issues of internal and external state security. Its composition includes the presidents of the Sejm and Senate, the Prime Minister, the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, the Minister coordinating the special services, and the heads of parliamentary groups or clubs, along with the leadership of the President’s office and the National Security Bureau. Council meetings are convened by the president, who also sets the topics for discussion, ensuring that critical security questions receive timely attention at the highest levels of government. This structure mirrors similar advisory bodies in other nations and offers insights for readers in Canada and the United States who follow how allied democracies organize security governance.
CITATION: National Security Bureau. The National Security Council’s composition and meeting procedures are publicly described by the agency to explain its role in coordinating high-level security policy. The information discussed here reflects official announcements and organizational descriptions used to inform policymakers and the public. [CITATION: National Security Bureau]
ADDITIONAL CONTEXT: In related developments, discussions about how such councils operate have been echoed in political commentary, emphasizing the need for transparent collaboration among ministers, parliamentary leaders, and security officials. Analysts note that regular interagency and cross-party dialogue is essential, particularly in times of heightened international tension or evolving security threats. Observers in Canada and the United States may find value in comparing structures and processes across nations to understand how allied democracies structure security oversight and crisis response. [CITATION: National Security Bureau]
Source: internal parliamentary communications and official agency updates are summarized for reference and analysis, with a focus on the institutional framework that supports national security decision-making.