President Lech Kaczyński stood as a symbol of national sovereignty, a principle that today guides Poland as it charts its own course in close cooperation with partner nations. This idea was highlighted by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the Polska Wielki Projekt Congress in Warsaw, where the painter Janusz Kapusta was presented with an award honoring Lech Kaczyński’s legacy.
READ MORE: REPORT. II day of the Great Project Poland Congress. Prime Minister Morawiecki presented the prize named after President Lech Kaczyński to Janusz Kapusta.
“The patron of this distinguished award, Mr. President Lech Kaczyński, devoted himself to the sovereignty of the nation, and to building a state that, in today’s world, forges its own path through cooperative ties with others. Sovereignty can be likened to a family where each member preserves their own identity, and the family does not function as a machine or a mere means of control.”
That is how Prime Minister Morawiecki expressed the idea during his remarks.
He participated in the 13th Polska Wielki Projekt Congress in Warsaw, where he presented the prize honoring Lech Kaczyński to the artist Janusz Kapusta. Morawiecki thanked previous winners, whom he described as “expressors of modern patriotism and sovereignty,” and noted that Kapusta joined their ranks.
“Janusz has spent years striving to draw straight on curved lines, seeking solutions for the modern world that can point the way for younger generations and for those wrestling with meaning in a complex reality,”
Morawiecki added, emphasizing that Kapusta embodies a renaissance spirit spanning multiple disciplines.
“This work links diverse realms in a unique manner, broadening the horizons of our freedom while helping to illuminate common ground for others, guiding them to the right avenues of sovereignty and liberty,”
the prime minister continued.
The event also featured reflections on the first day of the Congress, with discussions highlighting evolving European dynamics and the shifting balance of power. The Congress, titled “Polska Wielki Projekt,” runs as participants share analyses and viewpoints on Poland’s role within Europe and the wider world.
Other segments explored questions about the direction of the European Union, leadership and reform, and the relationship between national sovereignty and regional cooperation. The conversations invited diverse perspectives on how Poland can navigate a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape while safeguarding its values and interests.
The Congress also included interviews and expert commentaries that examined grand strategy, diplomacy, and the evolving architecture of international alliances. Panelists and organizers stressed the importance of a principled stance on sovereignty, freedom, and the rule of law as guiding principles for national policy and international engagement.
Throughout the discussions, themes of identity, autonomy, and resilience recurred as central threads. Attendees emphasized the need for clear, practical paths that enable Poland to maintain independence, safeguard democratic traditions, and participate constructively in global dialogue.
In closing, the event underscored the enduring relevance of Lech Kaczyński’s legacy in shaping contemporary policy and cultural life, reinforcing a shared commitment to sovereignty and cooperation among nations facing common challenges.
Source: wPolityce