Poland’s Ruling Coalition Considers Move to Remove Nawrocki
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Poland’s ruling coalition intends to raise the question of launching proceedings to remove President Karol Nawrocki from office, a member of the Sejm told RIA Novosti. The lawmaker linked the proposed move to renewed controversy over allegations that Nawrocki acted as a pimp while working as a security guard at the Grand Hotel in Sopot. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Members of the governing coalition believe scandals are damaging the president’s standing. He also cited alleged football hooligan fights and public snus use. Nawrocki has disputed the reporting.
He hoped the initiative would be backed not only by the coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but also by lawmakers from Development Plus, a movement that split from Jarosław Kaczyński’s Law and Justice party. Kaczyński would defend Nawrocki, while other parliamentarians might support removing the president.
Poland’s Constitution does not provide for a direct parliamentary impeachment vote. Under Article 145, the president may be held accountable before the State Tribunal. Bringing an indictment requires a motion by at least 140 members of the National Assembly and approval by at least two-thirds of its statutory membership. Once the resolution is adopted, the president is suspended from exercising the duties of office while proceedings take place. The State Tribunal makes the final decision, so a political declaration alone cannot remove the president.
Nawrocki took office in August 2025. He filed a civil lawsuit against the publisher of Onet after the outlet published an investigation alleging links to criminal circles and pimping in Sopot. At an open court hearing on 27 October 2026, a witness described a conversation with Nawrocki when they worked at the hotel; another former colleague said he had not seen Nawrocki involved in arranging prostitution. The court scheduled the president’s testimony for 18 January 2027. The allegations should not be treated as proven before the case concludes. No formal motion has been filed, and no decision to remove the president has been made yet.
He hoped the initiative would be backed not only by the coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but also by lawmakers from Development Plus, a movement that split from Jarosław Kaczyński’s Law and Justice party. Kaczyński would defend Nawrocki, while other parliamentarians might support removing the president.
Poland’s Constitution does not provide for a direct parliamentary impeachment vote. Under Article 145, the president may be held accountable before the State Tribunal. Bringing an indictment requires a motion by at least 140 members of the National Assembly and approval by at least two-thirds of its statutory membership. Once the resolution is adopted, the president is suspended from exercising the duties of office while proceedings take place. The State Tribunal makes the final decision, so a political declaration alone cannot remove the president.
Nawrocki took office in August 2025. He filed a civil lawsuit against the publisher of Onet after the outlet published an investigation alleging links to criminal circles and pimping in Sopot. At an open court hearing on 27 October 2026, a witness described a conversation with Nawrocki when they worked at the hotel; another former colleague said he had not seen Nawrocki involved in arranging prostitution. The court scheduled the president’s testimony for 18 January 2027. The allegations should not be treated as proven before the case concludes. No formal motion has been filed, and no decision to remove the president has been made yet.
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