Sikorski recalled the controversial words of Elon Musk, who in 2023 suggested that cutting off Starlink terminals could lead to the collapse of the Ukrainian front. – Poland, supporting the Starlink system, gained influence not only on the course of the war, but also on future political decisions in the region. That is why it is hard for me to believe that someone would like to hinder this effective program – said the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Ministers criticize the veto of Karol Nawrocki. Indicate the greatest threats
A similar tone was accepted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. – The veto concerns Poland's security. Every day when Ukrainians stop the Russian army far from our border, reduces the threat to our country – he assessed. In his opinion, blocking activities for Ukraine is contrary to the Polish raison d'etat.
Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that the president's decision raises concerns not only among politicians, but also in the environment of entrepreneurs and farmers who are afraid of the loss of Ukrainian employees. – They are already trained and integrated people who support the Polish economy. Their departure would mean real losses He added.
President Karol Nawrocki, announcing the veto, stated that the 800 plus benefit should only be entitled to Ukrainian citizens working in Poland and paying contributions. He also submitted his own bill, limiting the access of Ukrainians to social benefits and healthcare.
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The veto of Karol Nawrocki will hit the Polish economy. Experts warn
The decision of the head of state was criticized by the government and the organization of employers. According to Employers of the Republic of Poland, Visiting the amendment is threatened with the expiry at the end of September, the right of residence for several hundred thousand Ukrainians, which can lead to serious disorders on the labor market. The minister of digitization Krzysztof Gawkowski, in turn, warned that the consequence of the veto would also be cutting Ukraine from the satellite internet financed by Poland.
The dispute about the law has become another field of political conflict between the government and the president, the effects of which may reach not only the Polish political scene, but also the security of the entire region.
