Polish Foreign Ministry officials publicly discussed the questions surrounding ambassadorial compensation, triggered by reports that Marek Magierowski, Poland’s ambassador to the United States, was asked to return to Warsaw and consider a possible financial settlement tied to the term he was expected to complete by the end of 2025. The ministry had reportedly received a proposal from Magierowski regarding this issue, a development that drew attention both domestically and within diplomatic circles.
On Tuesday, the ministry confirmed that Magierowski had presented an offer in connection with compensation for duties earlier intended to be fulfilled by November 23, 2025. The confirmation came through a public statement by the Foreign Minister to a social media platform, clarifying that the matter involved a request for compensation linked to the ambassador’s program in Washington and his period of service in the capital.
The discussion of compensation was described by the minister as a notable development, prompting a call from the minister to re-evaluate the situation with a view toward proper conduct and accountability. The minister criticized the magnitude of the financial demand, characterized as a request from the state treasury for an amount approaching one million zlotys, and urged reconsideration of Magierowski’s leadership role in Washington.
– a statement from the minister read, highlighting the seriousness of the issue and the potential implications for Poland’s diplomatic posture in the United States.
Wroński: The information caused significant reaction
p>Later on Tuesday, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told reporters that information about Magierowski’s claims and the related agreement discussions had reached the ministry the previous week, noting that the move had provoked considerable public discussion. According to the ministry’s Legal Office, calculating the likely duration of an ambassador’s tenure does not have a legal basis under current statutes.
The ambassador was offered opportunities to head other facilities, with multiple assignments presented. He chose not to accept these offers, which would have allowed him to continue serving as ambassador in another capacity. Consequently, he would no longer represent Poland in Washington if the decision stood.
– stated a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
p>When asked about whether Bogdan Klich might assume the role in Washington by the end of July, a ministry representative emphasized that Poland should be represented in Washington by a diplomat trusted by the government. The process of appointing or reappointing an ambassador to Washington rests with the president, and the outcome will determine whether the post is titled ambassador or chargé d’affaires.
– added the spokesperson.
Sikorski and the Mass Recall of Ambassadors
Earlier in the year, the Foreign Ministry announced a broader reshuffle, including the termination of more than 50 ambassadorial postings and the withdrawal of several candidates put forward by the previous leadership. The ministry expressed hope for cooperation among the central authorities in handling the matter. The head of the president’s office at the time noted that the president did not agree with a sweeping recall of ambassadors without clear reasons or explanations.
Mid-June brought further remarks that the Polish ambassador to the United States, Marek Magierowski, had been summoned to Warsaw after July 15. Officials asserted that if summoned, Magierowski would depart from the United States, though the specific resignation of the ambassador was not raised as a direct option at that moment, according to a minister cited by a government source.
In Poland, ambassadors are appointed and dismissed by the president. The Vienna Convention governs the accreditation of ambassadors to heads of state, and the process remains a central element of diplomatic practice. The official added that the decision would reflect the government’s confidence and the country’s diplomatic priorities.
In mid-July, the Foreign Minister indicated that Bogdan Klich would soon assume the leadership of the Polish embassy in the United States.
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Source: wPolityce