The Polish embassy in Washington received a communication regarding the initiation of the dismissal process for Marek Magierowski. Bogna Janke is also reported to be among the ambassadors whom the government is considering recalling, according to sources close to the matter.
Reports from wp.pl indicate that Marek Magierowski will cease to serve as Poland’s ambassador to the United States. He is listed among diplomats whom the current leadership sought to remove, a step linked to broader changes in the diplomatic corps.
Similarly, Bogna Janke, who has led Poland’s embassy in Brazil since 2023, is identified as a potential addition to the recall list.
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has publicly stated that head of the ministry, Radosław Sikorski, has decided to end the missions of more than fifty ambassadors and to withdraw several candidacies that had been submitted for approval by the previous management.
The ministry noted that the proposed changes were framed as part of the Foreign Service Convention, and that practical appeal procedures were initiated after their acceptance by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. It expressed hope for harmonious cooperation among the country’s main authorities in handling this matter.
The minister also stressed that this marks the beginning of a formal process.
We will proceed with civility. This was not always the case under the preceding administration, he remarked in a later briefing.
The powers of the president
Under the Foreign Service Act, Poland’s Ambassador is appointed and dismissed by the President at the request of the Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs, with approval by the Prime Minister. The process reflects the separation of ceremonial leadership from executive oversight in the government structure.
Additionally, observers note that this move aligns with a broader emphasis on integrating foreign policy personnel with the current government’s strategic priorities. Some commentators suggest that the changes aim to refresh the diplomatic lineup to better reflect today’s security and economic priorities.
Analysts indicate that the presidency retains formal authority over ambassadorial appointments and dismissals, while the cabinet oversees policy direction and implementation. The evolving dynamics between these offices influence how quickly and how publicly such reassignments unfold.
In related discussions, political commentators have highlighted that the president’s stance on ambassadorial changes can shape international perception and the efficiency of diplomatic outreach during a period of significant regional developments.
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Source: wPolityce