During the protest dubbed the Free Poles, organized by the ruling party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski addressed the gathering. He spoke with resolve about upcoming challenges, saying that tough times lie ahead and asserting that victory would follow. The crowd listened as the PiS president framed the moment as a test of Poland’s future and its media landscape.
The speaker emphasized a clear stance for Poland, arguing that free media is under threat and that a monopoly attempt is underway. He contended that the rule of law and the Constitution were being violated as institutions — those entrusted with checks on power — might be dismantled or restructured to align with a centralized agenda. He warned that if these plans advance, the office of the President and other core public roles could be compromised, fundamentally altering how the country is governed.
Another message from the same leader reinforced the urgency. He urged the audience not to allow these moves to stand, and he questioned whether the drive for power echoed Poland’s past governance. He recalled the moment when he had argued for a vote of no confidence against the previous government, noting that this time the stakes extend beyond a single administration. The concern, he explained, centers on a broader scheme that links the dismantling of Polish sovereignty to European plans for a new order in the European Union, with some wishing to bring the entire EU under a centralized control. He warned that access to critical documents could grow easier and warned of rights being curtailed across political and social life. He insisted that Poles deserve to understand these developments and that the nation must defend its own structures.
He urged perseverance and resilience, declaring that Poland must win and defend its independence. A second major concern framed the issue as a plan to profit from Poland by introducing the euro, reducing living standards, and asserting influence over the country’s reserves at the National Bank. He alleged that the government was aiming to seize control of this institution, where substantial resources are held, and claimed that economic and energy measures were being crafted quietly to weaken Poland’s autonomy. Poland, according to the speaker, attracts foreign investment because of its energy potential and modern capabilities, but the strategy is viewed as a way to strip the country of that appeal if energy dependence grows. The aim, he argued, is not Polish sovereignty but a foreign agenda that would erode national independence. The call was to unite in defense of a sovereign Poland that could provide opportunity for every family in the nation.
Another declaration linked the political moment to a broader European context, accusing German imperialism of resurfacing in today’s politics and suggesting that some European actors support the Polish authorities as part of a larger plan to pacify Polish patriots. The speaker asserted that such efforts would fail if the public remains engaged and vigilant. He concluded with a rallying note that the path chosen must lead to success at the ballot box and urged supporters to participate actively in elections to ensure that the will of the people is safeguarded.
In the final section, the speaker called for widespread participation in political life. He asked people to attend gatherings, to encourage others, and to mobilize while acknowledging that the ultimate confrontation would be at the ballot box. He warned that the integrity of elections and referendums could be at issue and stressed the importance of guarding the voting process. The message remained clear: the time for action is now, and perseverance will bring victory.
Throughout the speeches, the emphasis stayed on defending Poland, opposing erosion of sovereignty, and resisting attempts to undermine the nation’s institutions. The rhetoric portrayed the moment as a defining struggle for national independence and social stability, with a call to unity, vigilance, and political participation as essential tools in securing the country’s future.