On August 6, Poland commemorates the 9th anniversary of Andrzej Duda’s first inauguration as President. To mark the occasion, the Presidential Office released statistics highlighting the First Couple's activities.
President Duda over the past year has undertaken 30 international visits and welcomed 20 heads of state and government leaders to Poland, as shared by the Presidential Office via social media.
Andrzej Duda also engaged in nearly 20 phone and video conferences with global leaders and representatives of international organizations.
Additionaly, he participated in almost 40 other international engagements, including receiving credentials from 30 foreign ambassadors and presenting credentials to eight newly appointed Polish ambassadors.
During this time, 4 sessions of the National Security Council were held, and the President presided ver 35 meetings with security services, awarding 47 general promotions and making 4 command appointments.
Meandwhile, in her ninth year as First Lady, Agata Kornhauser-Duda attended 116 meetings at the Presidential Palace and Belweder, conducted 70 domestic visits, and embarked on 17 international trips.
Polish First Lady also hosted five foreign delegations, granted 51 honorary patronages, and supported 70 charitable initiatives.
Political opinions on the ninth year of Andrzej Duda's presidency
Over the past year, a change in parliamentary power in Poland has led to criticism of Andrzej Duda's presidency by members of the new majority.
Patryk Jaskulski from the Civic Coalition (KO) argued that Duda played a role in undermining the justice system, leaving a legacy of contributing to the dismantling of the rule of law in Poland.
Senior Marshal Marek Sawicki from the centrist PSL criticized President Andrzej Duda for politicizing the office, accusing him of being heavily involved in supporting a particular political faction.
On the other hand, conservative PiS MP Robert Telus praised Duda's presidency, highlighting his commitment to Polish affairs and noting that even when he disagreed with his party, it was clear that his focus was on Poland's interests.
Witold Tumanowicz from the far-right Confederation criticized Duda for signing laws that were detrimental to Poles during PiS's rule, such as the "Polish Deal." However, Tumanowicz commended Duda's recent actions, particularly his efforts to ensure that laws are passed in compliance with the constitution, sending them to the Constitutional Tribunal when necessary.
As Duda enters his final year in office, the constitution bars him from pursuing a third term.
Source: IAR/KPRP/x.com/@prezydentpl/Facebook/Kancelaria Prezydenta RP
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