On Thursday evening, President Karol Nawrocki unexpectedly appeared live on Kanał Zero. His call during Robert Mazurek’s show caused quite a stir.
Behind the surprise call – what happened?
During the programme hosted by Robert Mazurek, the guest was Paweł Szefernaker, head of the president’s chancellery. The show had an unusual format – viewers could call the studio with questions. Among the callers, unexpectedly, was Karol Nawrocki himself.
- „Good evening, Karol from Gdańsk, performing duties for the Polish state with great pleasure and honour in Warsaw” – the president introduced himself, surprising the host and the guest.
- Mazurek reacted quickly: „What a setup. Good evening, Mr President!”.
In the brief conversation, Nawrocki joked that it was easier to get through to Kanał Zero than to his own minister, and the whole exchange had a very relaxed atmosphere.
The president in the media – openness and self-irony
I’m calling with greetings for the editor, for my minister. Listening to the conversation, I should have started with “szanowni państwo” (ladies and gentlemen)
Karol Nawrocki, responding to a suggestion about repeating the phrase „szanowni państwo” in speeches, joked that it was a matter of respect for the Poles attending the meetings. He also answered questions about personal details – e.g. about a watch he received from a friend for his 40th birthday (of the Polish brand Błonie).
This is a watch my friend gave me for my 40th birthday, the Polish brand Błonie – Nawrocki replied.
Declaration of presence at Kanał Zero
The president announced he would personally visit the Kanał Zero studio after returning from Washington. He also invited people to pass on greetings to Krzysztof Stanowski, co-host of the well-known show and former presidential candidate.
Kanał Zero, operating on YouTube, consistently emphasises the role of openness and direct contact between politicians and citizens. Karol Nawrocki’s example shows that this format builds a bridge between authorities and voters through natural, everyday contact. It is also a clear signal of changing political communication in Poland.
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