Radosław Sikorski responded firmly to President Duda’s recent comments about “hanging for treason,” reminding the public that Poland has been committed since 2000 to Protocol No. 6 of the Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights, which abolished capital punishment.
Sikorski emphasized that Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no plans to withdraw from this protocol or related agreements.
President Duda made the controversial remarks in interviews with right-wing YouTube channels and podcasts, criticizing parts of Poland’s judiciary and warning that judges who take political sides might be removed without being granted the right to judicial retirement.
These comments sparked immediate backlash from political and civic leaders.
Critics warn President Duda’s words risk fueling political violence in Poland
Roman Giertych, a Civic Coalition MP and lawyer, condemned Duda’s words as incitement to political violence, warning they could lead to murder and escalating tensions. Giertych also criticized the authorities for not investigating politically charged insults directed at him by ruling party MPs.
Similarly, Civic Coalition MEP Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz called Duda’s suggestion disgraceful and dangerous, saying it undermines the presidency and democratic values in Poland.
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