Speaking before both houses of parliament, Nawrocki promised to be a voice for ordinary Poles and govern beyond party lines.
"I will make decisions not along political divisions, but against them—always in line with the voice of the Polish people," he said.
A former head of Poland's Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), Nawrocki positioned himself as a conservative leader intent on protecting national identity, security and traditional values.
He said his presidency would reject illegal migration, the euro currency and any attempts to raise the retirement age, affirming support for Poland’s national currency, the zloty.
'A Poland that remains Poland'
Though critical of many European Union policies, Nawrocki said Poland remains committed to the EU—but not at the expense of its sovereign rights.
He promised to be "the voice of those who want a sovereign Poland that is in the European Union ... but is and will remain Poland."
He vowed to oppose any attempts by Brussels to "take away Poland's powers."
'I will support our most important alliances'
The new president reaffirmed Poland’s commitment to its Western alliances, particularly its ties with America.
"I will support our most important alliances, particularly our alliance with the United States," he declared.
He pledged to support efforts to expand and modernise the country's armed forces and underscored his commitment to strengthening Poland's role within NATO and making the Polish army the largest NATO force in the EU.
He advocated for a stronger eastern flank of the alliance and closer cooperation with Central and Eastern European allies, including expanding the Bucharest Nine group to include Nordic countries.
Call for new constitution
Nawrocki also called for legal reforms, arguing that Poland needs a new constitution by 2030 to address a changing geopolitical landscape and internal conflicts.
He announced the formation of a special presidential council to oversee such a reform, inviting representatives from "all political backgrounds."
Nawrocki criticised what he described as repeated breaches of the constitution and vowed not to appoint judges who "undermine Poland's legal order."
"Judges are not gods—they are to serve the country and its citizens," he said.
Speaking about education, he pledged to support "good Polish schools" rooted in national culture and values, announcing initiatives promoting civic pride.
"I will be the voice of those who want a normal Poland—proud of its heritage, its school system and its literature," he said.
Nawrocki announced plans to submit a bill restoring the Central Transportation Hub (CPK) project to its "original form," framing it as a key economic engine.
He invited Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his ministers to a special Cabinet Council meeting later this month to discuss major investment plans and public finances.
Reflecting on the June 1 runoff election that brought him to office, Nawrocki said the vote was a signal that "things cannot continue as they have." He urged the political class to listen to citizens and fulfill campaign promises.
He voiced hope for a cross-party consensus on issues such as housing, major investment projects and public finances.
"As a Christian, I forgive the scorn and propaganda I faced during the election campaign," he declared, describing the outcome of the presidential ballot as "a clear signal from the people that Poland must change."
Nawrocki replaces outgoing President Andrzej Duda, whom he thanked for "10 years of service and many achievements."
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Source: TVP Info, IAR, PAP