Tusk told reporters before a Cabinet meeting that Nawrocki’s meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, held ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections next month, had drawn attention across Europe.
“This visit took place against the recommendations and position of the Polish government,” Tusk said, adding that supporting Orban before the vote "ran counter to Poland’s national interests."
On Monday, Nawrocki took part in events marking Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day in Przemyśl, southeastern Poland, alongside Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok. Later, he travelled to Budapest for talks with Orban.
Tusk accused Orban of blocking European Union funds owed to Poland for military equipment sent to Ukraine early in the war with Russia.
He said Poland was entitled to about PLN 2 billion (around EUR 470 million) from the EU’s European Peace Facility, which had yet to be disbursed.
"Prime Minister Orban is personally blocking the payment of these funds to Poland," Tusk said.
He added that Hungary had also blocked a major EU loan package for Ukraine, saying the funding could be decisive for the course of the war.
Tusk also said he had received reports that Hungarian diplomats close to Orban were cooperating with Russian authorities and passing on sensitive information from European institutions.
The Polish prime minister criticised Hungary for granting political asylum to former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro and his deputy Marcin Romanowski, who are wanted in Poland on multiple charges including misuse of public funds and abuse of power.
"Such actions are clearly directed against Poland’s interests and are unprecedented in the European Union," Tusk said.
He also accused Orban of undermining EU energy policy aimed at reducing dependence on Russian resources and of maintaining close energy ties with Moscow.
Tusk further criticised what he described as Hungary’s model of governance, saying it lacks independent oversight and accountability.
“We call on all Polish politicians not to support such actions,” he said. “It is not in Poland’s interest to support Prime Minister Orban in his pro-Russian and anti-European policies.”
Addressing Nawrocki directly, Tusk said the president should support the government’s foreign policy, particularly on sensitive issues involving Russia, Ukraine and the European Union.
“These are strong words, but I know what I am talking about,” he said. “The actions of recent days and weeks are directed straight against Poland’s fundamental interests and its security.”
The president’s office defended the visit, saying its goal was to strengthen bilateral relations and serve Poland’s interests.
Hungary is set to hold parliamentary elections on April 12, with opposition leader Peter Magyar’s Tisza party leading Orban’s ruling Fidesz party in several recent polls.
Magyar last month said Ziobro and Romanowski would be handed over to Polish authorities if his party wins the election and takes power.
Source: TVP Info, IAR, PAP