Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro stresses that Poland and its history, including the Polish uniform, are being misrepresented in interviews given by Agnieszka Holland in connection with the premiere of her film The Green Border. He states that such portrayals undermine national symbols and the dignity of those who wear the uniform.
Respect for the Polish uniform
At the display of a banner in the prison of Rzeszów, the minister underscored that Polish officers deserve respect from the Prison Service and from other state services. He added that to honor these professionals means supporting colleagues across Polish services, recognizing the Border Guard, the soldiers, and those who safeguard the country against what he described as a hybrid war directed by Vladimir Putin and orchestrated via Alexander Lukashenko.
Ziobro noted that without the Border Guard the nation would face chaos that would have made a large wave of so-called refugees seem almost inevitable. He argued that the preplanned strategy of Putin would have caused significant disorder in Poland if not for the vigilance of those guarding the borders, often performing duties through cold nights and difficult conditions. He called for praise and gratitude for their work.
There was emphasis on the role of border protection in maintaining order and security during times of crisis, and acknowledgment of the efforts of Polish front-line personnel who defend the country every day.
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The minister criticized what he described as false accusations against border defenders, referring to interviews where a famous director compared Polish officers and the Polish uniform to criminals and labeled them as sadists. He suggested the comparisons were shocking and demanded a clear distancing from such statements by those seeking high office.
Ziobro argued that reading these remarks reveals Poland painted as governed by a hostile minority, a view he said insults both those currently in power and the Polish people who voted. He warned that such language echoes historic slurs and may be read abroad as a sign of a deeper national decline. He cautioned against phrases that could be misinterpreted as supporting fascist or extremist rhetoric, and urged careful, responsible discourse in public life.
The minister stressed that some phrases, when repeated or translated, take on a life of their own beyond their original context. He warned that readers unfamiliar with Poland might misinterpret past media coverage about Polish concentration camps and misjudge the country’s history. He concluded that this kind of rhetoric harms the image of Poland and its heroes who wear the uniform with honor.
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These remarks reflect a broader call for careful, respectful discourse about national symbols and the people who enforce borders and safeguard Poland’s security. They underscore the sensitivity surrounding public statements about state institutions and the lasting impact of language on national memory. The discussions highlight the balance between artistic expression, political commentary, and the responsibilities that come with public influence.