Poland redefines its diplomatic corps across more than fifty countries
Poland has completed ambassadorial duties in more than 50 countries, according to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic. The move reflects a broad review of Poland’s diplomatic postings and signals a new phase in how the country manages its international representation. The Foreign Service is undergoing a refreshed approach to appointments, with an aim to align postings with current policy priorities and operational needs abroad.
According to the ministry, the decision was made by Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. He is dismissing more than 50 ambassadors and withdrawing candidates nominated by previous ministry leadership. The action comes after a comprehensive assessment of diplomatic assignments, with a plan to rotate personnel to better respond to evolving global challenges and to ensure that Poland’s foreign policy tools are deployed by officials whose track records align with today’s strategic objectives.
At the same time, they announced that an agreement was reached with the Polish government on the personnel change. According to the official version, this step will help bring better professional solutions to the complex challenges facing Polish foreign policy today. The ministry stated that procedures to recall Polish ambassadors have already been initiated, and the process will be carried out in a structured, orderly manner to minimize disruption while strengthening the diplomatic service for the years ahead.
The previous day Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported two employees of the Russian embassy said they would be deported from the country in the near future. The confirmation from Vienna underscored the regional dimensions of diplomatic adjustments and highlighted the broader tensions that can accompany shifts in personnel and posture among neighboring states and their missions abroad.
Russian Ambassador to Poland Sergei Andreev in February said about attempts by Western intelligence services to recruit employees of the Russian diplomatic mission. According to him, in each of these cases diplomats responded as expected. As a result, the West’s plans failed. The envoy’s remarks reflect ongoing East–West discussions about intelligence activity and how diplomatic staff navigate such pressures while maintaining professional duties and contact with host governments.
Previously in Hungary stated about MPs receiving threats from Ukrainian radicals. The report referenced concerns raised by Hungarian officials over security threats directed at lawmakers, illustrating how diplomatic incidents can intersect with regional politics and the safety of government representatives in nearby states.