“I want nothing to do with a government that, by ceasing to pursue Polish national interests, contributes to an agenda hostile to Poland.” This statement was shared on social media by Mateusz Wagemann, who called for his own resignation from the post of 2nd Deputy Voivode of Western Pomerania. The newly appointed voivode of Western Pomerania is Adam Rudawski, a Polen2050 politician and former president of Radio Szczecin.
Resignation of the Deputy Voivode of Western Pomerania
On December 20, Wagemann publicly stated that he had asked Donald Tusk to accept his resignation, a step he had already submitted on December 12. He framed his move around a perceived erosion of Poland’s rule of law and democratic norms, arguing that the government was adopting rhetoric that threatened the constitutional order. He expressed concern that the current administration was undermining the very principles that uphold the state’s legal framework.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Wagemann asserted that the actions of the government, framed as efforts to restore legality, betrayed fundamental democratic standards and directly challenged the rule of law in Poland. He asked for a timely acceptance of his resignation, emphasizing that continuing to represent the government on the ground would be incompatible with his personal dignity and with the values he seeks to uphold in public service.
He described the situation as untenable, stating that aligning himself with a government he viewed as violating the Polish constitutional order would contradict his sense of duty and public responsibility. This view was reiterated by the deputy, who highlighted concerns about the government’s approach and its implications for public trust in state institutions.
In subsequent remarks, the deputy actor reiterated his stance: he would not collaborate with a leadership he believed was compromising national interests and promoting an agenda at odds with Poland’s sovereignty and constitutional framework.
In a later post, it was announced that Donald Tusk had accepted Wagemann’s resignation, though the timing and formalities of the acceptance were not immediately disclosed. The announcement marked the end of Wagemann’s tenure in the deputy role and signified a shift in the local administration’s leadership dynamics.
Former President of Radio Szczecin, Voivode of Western Pomerania
According to the government portal gov.pl, the new voivode of the Western Pomeranian Voivodeship is Adam Rudawski, a representative of Poland 2050 who previously served as president of Radio Szczecin for many years. His deputies are Dawid Krystek, aligned with the left, and Bartosz Brożyński, associated with the Civic Coalition. The appointment reflects a broader realignment of regional leadership following national political shifts.
The regional leadership has since drawn attention for symbolic decisions regarding the voivodeship office, including changes to decor and public displays, which have become points of public discussion about values and state representation. Observers note that such changes can signal a new political tone in the administration and influence public perception of regional governance.
Further context from national and regional outlets has been cited as part of ongoing coverage of these developments, illustrating how leadership transitions at the voivodeship level interact with national politics and regional public service. The public discourse continues to focus on how these shifts affect governance, constitutional norms, and the portrayal of Poland’s institutional priorities.
These events have fueled debate about the balance between democratic procedures, regional autonomy, and the role of national parties in local government, with stakeholders weighing the implications for public accountability and the perception of state authority across Western Pomerania. (Source attribution: gov.pl; wPolityce.)