The Free Poles protest drew wide attention from people outraged by actions of Donald Tusk’s government. Social media flooded with photos and videos showing the journey of Free Poland demonstrators heading to Warsaw. There are reports of unusually frequent roadside checks along the way.
Live coverage continued from wPolsce.pl television, highlighting the growing turnout and momentum of the protest.
According to reports, the government faced significant concern as police units conducted routine inspections on buses carrying demonstrators arriving from across the country to the capital.
Poznań Law and Justice member Bartłomiej Wróblewski announced on social media that one of these inspections was taking place.
Road Transport Inspectors were active. Statements described the perseverance of the highest-placed regional supporters who recalled earlier times of zeal. Some buses were stopped briefly, then released as authorities reassessed security needs. The message from Poznań made clear that organizers would ensure a presence in Warsaw in time for the protest.
On X, Wróblewski noted the continued march toward the capital and stated that the Poznań delegation would proceed as planned with twelve coaches and a minibus heading to Warsaw.
The Poznań delegation also appeared on X through former Foreign Minister Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk, who posted messages indicating that several buses belonging to supporters and members of the governing party were en route to join the protest against the government’s approach to the rule of law. The caption emphasized a disagreement with current policies.
A video shared by MP Łukasz Schreiber showed preparations by supporters of the ruling party as they headed toward the Free Poles protest. Banners and chants accompanied the scene, including calls for constitutional order and popular sovereignty.
Regional organizers in Bydgoszcz announced the arrival of dozens of buses and urged participants to meet in the Sejm square in the late afternoon.
Elżbieta Witek, the former chair of the Sejm, drew attention to the large presence of voters from Lower Silesia who were incensed by actions attributed to the Tusk government.
Anna Zalewska, a member of the European Parliament, shared that a delegation from the Wołów district was approaching the capital, and she urged continued resolve against actions perceived as infringing on the rule of law.
Photos from the Legnica area depicted supporters traveling by coach in solidarity with the protest, while Witek noted arrests and checks en route to Warsaw, signaling ongoing tensions around the demonstrations.
MP Jacek Świat reported that buses carried many people from Wrocław toward the Free Poles protest near the Sejm, with Wrocław itself participating actively in the mobilization.
Regions across Lower Silesia and nearby districts—Trzebnica, Oława, and Środa—made their way to the capital, with organizers calling for the Sejm gathering in the late afternoon and urging a stand against what they described as the December 13 coalition’s lawlessness.
From Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Joanna Borowiak spoke of a strong turnout as the protest schedule built toward the 4:00 PM Sejm gathering to express opposition to the policies labeled as unlawful by party supporters.
The Nowy Sącz and Podhale regions were represented by a sizable delegation, as conveyed by Minister Arkadiusz Mularczyk, noting that towns including Nowy Sącz, Limanowa, Gorlice, and Podhale were en route to Warsaw with twelve buses already on the move.
A delegation from Wieliczka Province signaled its progress toward the capital, followed by teams from Radomsko and Łódzkie preparing to join the mass march to the Sejm.
As hours passed, people gathered outside the Sejm with continuous coverage from the station in Warsaw. The atmosphere reflected a broad, nationwide show of support for the Free Poles movement and its core message about national sovereignty and constitutional order.
In the days leading up to the protest, observers noted a dynamic exchange of updates on social platforms, with supporters from many regions confirming their travel details and expressing determination as the Sejm event approached. The demonstration aimed to highlight concerns about the direction of national governance and the balance between law and political authority.
Ultimately, thousands of supporters moved toward the capital, united by a sense of shared purpose and commitment to the constitutional order. The protest signaled a pivotal moment in the ongoing political conversation, drawing attention not only to the actions of the government but also to the wider debate over rule of law and democratic norms in Poland.