“If there is a need for my sacrifice, my struggle and dedication, then I am ready, as I have been for twenty years, to serve Poland,” stated the President of the Institute of National Remembrance, Dr. Karol Nawrocki, during the program Guest of News on wPolsce24.
Will the president of the Institute of National Remembrance run for president?
At the start of the interview on wPolsce24 television, Michał Adamczyk noted that Dr. Karol Nawrocki was mentioned as one of the principal candidates for nomination to contend for the role of President of the Republic of Poland.
Predicting the future is not a simple task. Nawrocki explained that he is not a member of any political party and that his current focus lies with his duties as chairman of the Institute of National Remembrance. He pledged unwavering dedication to Poland wherever his path may lead, emphasizing a commitment to serve the country today and in the years ahead.
“If such an offer to run for president came, I could not refuse while feeling a responsibility to Poland. The nation needs care and a balanced approach. We witness ongoing developments, including in the area of national memory, which is closest to me. If my sacrifice, my struggle and dedication are needed, I am ready to serve Poland, just as I have done for two decades. Yet these are only predictions with many questions still unanswered.”
The official path Nawrocki has walked—his public role and community engagement—means he is not a politician, but maintains close ties with people across many spheres of social life and local governance. He also oversees memory policy at Poland’s most prominent museum. He believes that direct contact with people is a considerable advantage for his work at the Institute of National Remembrance.
“I do not hide that, as president of the Institute for National Remembrance and as director of the Museum of the Second World War, I stand at the border between official life and political life. That experience proves useful in this context.”
He added that his daily duties and leadership at the Institute keep him grounded in ordinary people’s concerns while he navigates a landscape that blends history, memory, and public service.
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Attack on the Institute for National Remembrance
Is the Institute for National Remembrance facing significant cuts in the coalition’s budget on December 13?
From the outset, after October 15, early declarations suggested the possibility of winding down the Institute of National Remembrance. It was followed by a plan that reduced funding by PLN 70 million. New warnings about further budget cuts have emerged. Nawrocki noted that the institute employs about 2.5 thousand people across Poland. Some departments might experience slower operations if deeper reductions occur.
He emphasized that the Institute carries out numerous tasks within the state framework, including international engagement, prosecution, scientific research, and archival work. The aim remains to fulfill core duties regardless of budget fluctuations.
We will continue to perform our essential tasks, irrespective of financial constraints, Nawrocki stated.
He closed by inviting viewers to watch wPolsce24 TV for further coverage and updates on the matter.
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Citation: wPolityce