Stories from Warsaw · Poland

Włodzimierz Cienkiewicz resigned from his position as the head of the BBN (National Security Bureau) after his access to information was implicitly revoked. General Andrzej Kowalski is temporarily performing his duties.

A theater representative stated that the Ministry is not interested in preparing and organizing large festivals in smaller places.

Poland is entering a new stage of financing defense contracts, according to Polskie Radio 24. The Polish government signed a deal on May 8, 2026, securing over 43 billion Euro for Poland from the 150 billion Euro SEAF fund. Government Plenipotentiary Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka negotiated the agreement, which was signed at the Polish government seat. She described the day as for both Poland and the EU, stating the contract is signed and the funds are available.

Poland is slated to receive approximately 44 billion euros in loans for military industry development under the SAFE program. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has refused to consent to the country's participation in this program.

A journalist established that Piebiak is the only person whom the Law and Justice (PiS) party recommends for selection to the Rada, which is likely a national parliamentary body. A journalist from RMF FM Poland established that Piebiak is the sole individual recommended by the PiS (Law and Justice) party for election to the Rada. Senator Piebiak is reportedly the sole candidate from his environment for a position on the Krajowa Rada Sądownictwa (National Council of the Judiciary) in Poland. A commentator criticized this potential appointment as a 'bad plan,' accusing Senator Piebiak of having 'destroyed righteousness' and lacking 'dignity,' and referencing a 'hysterical affair' associated with him.

A session is scheduled to begin soon at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw.

A statement was made expressing a desire to increase the number of American troops in Poland. Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, stated that Poland is prepared to receive additional US troops.

A broadcast discussed a loss exceeding 35 billion, which was attributed to the costs of conducting monetary policy. It was noted that these costs are expected to be slightly lower this year, with hope that similar losses can be avoided if gold does not strengthen.

Allegations of a conspiracy against the president have been mentioned in the Sejm, according to a Polish radio broadcast.

Poland's pro-European government, in power for two and a half years, faces challenges due to the head of state being supported by the national-conservative PiS party. This political opposition makes governing difficult.