Overview

• Poland's new government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has initiated the recall of 50 ambassadors appointed by the previous right-wing administration.
• The recall is part of efforts to improve diplomatic missions and ensure a team of loyal envoys during a challenging time, particularly with the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• President Andrzej Duda, linked to the former government, may not approve the changes, potentially leaving charges d'affaires in charge of missions where ambassadors were recalled.
• The decision to recall the ambassadors is not seen as retaliation but as a necessary step to better address the difficult challenges facing Poland's foreign policy.
• Donald Tusk has expressed a high opinion of Poland's ambassador to Washington, Marek Magierowski, suggesting he might not be among those recalled.