During the Jasna Góra Harvest Festival and Farmers’ Pilgrimage in Częstochowa, Polish President Karol Nawrocki lauded the invaluable contributions of farmers to the nation’s food security and cultural heritage. He emphasized the countryside’s critical role in sustaining Poland’s sovereignty by ensuring a consistent food supply. Nawrocki insisted that the government must stand by farmers during adversities such as drought and frost, highlighting the importance of not leaving them to face these challenges alone.
Nawrocki portrayed Polish farmers as custodians of national land and cultural legacy, underscoring the efforts of rural communities, farmers’ organizations, volunteer fire brigades, and local authorities in maintaining Polish traditions, religious practices, family values, and folk culture. He expressed strong opposition to initiatives that could jeopardize Polish agricultural land, advocating for legislative measures to extend restrictions on the sale of such land to non-Polish entities and supporting efforts to safeguard the productivity of rural regions.
The president voiced his disapproval of the European Union’s Mercosur agreement, warning of its potential detrimental impact on Polish farmers and agricultural output. He also critiqued the EU Green Deal, urging for more attention to be given to the concerns of Poland’s rural populace. Nawrocki highlighted his attempts to amplify farmers’ voices through proposed referendums regarding climate policy and the Green Deal, lamenting the rejection of these proposals by senators and calling for them to be more responsive to the needs of rural communities.
Nawrocki concluded his remarks with a pledge of unwavering support for the Polish countryside, expressing confidence that rural communities are attuned to Poland’s national priorities. He reassured farmers of his commitment to preserving the country’s traditions, land, and agricultural future, recognizing their vital role in defending these values.