Karol Nawrocki to Meet President and Pope

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1. prezydent  (m.)
   osoba sprawująca najwyższy urząd w kraju, na przykład w Polsce. ↩︎
2. spotkać
   zobaczyć się z kimś w określonym miejscu lub czasie. ↩︎
3. dotyczyć
   odnosić się do czegoś, mieć z czymś związek. ↩︎
4. bezpieczeństwo  (n.)
   stan, w którym nie ma zagrożeń. ↩︎
5. uczestniczyć
   brać udział w czymś, być częścią czegoś. ↩︎
6. wetać
   odrzucić ustawę lub propozycję poprzez prawo weta. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: Where is Karol Nawrocki planning to go on his first foreign trip?

Question 2: What topic will be discussed by Nawrocki in the USA?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
prezydent  (m.)	president
spotkać	meet
dotyczyć	concern
bezpieczeństwo  (n.)	security
uczestniczyć	participate
wetać	veto

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In a significant development for Polish diplomacy, Karol Nawrocki is set to embark on his first international trip as President of Poland. This trip will take him to the United States and Vatican City, where crucial meetings are scheduled with former U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Francis.

Nawrocki’s visit to the United States is slated for 3 September following an invitation from Donald Trump. According to previous announcements by presidential spokesperson Rafał Leśkiewicz, the discussions in the White House will centre around security and relations involving Ukraine. A prominent aspect of these talks will include the deployment of American troops in Poland, an issue of considerable significance given the current geopolitical landscape.

The president’s itinerary also includes a stopover at the Vatican on 5 September, where he is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis. This leg of the trip aligns with Nawrocki’s commitments made during the election campaign, where he promised his first international mission would include both Washington and the Vatican. The synchronization of such high-profile schedules was no small feat, as highlighted by the head of the president’s office, Paweł Szefernaker, in an interview with Kanał Zero.

Domestically, Nawrocki’s presidency has already stirred political dynamics with his first veto on the contentious wind power law, signaling his active role in legislative processes. The veto reflects an ongoing tension within the Polish government, as Nawrocki removed sections of the bill concerning electricity price freezes before sending it back to the legislative assembly. This move has triggered friction between Nawrocki and other government players, evident from the internal government tensions reported by media sources.

Amidst these political activities, the domestic scene featured unrelated lighter moments with prominent individuals engaging in cultural expressions, underscoring the breadth of activity occurring within Polish political and social spheres.

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