The calling was long awaited
The government spokesman's position has been filled. This was covered by Adam Sz Trapka, the erstwhile minister for European Union affairs. Prime Minister Donald Tusk informed of this decision during a Friday press conference, expressing his appreciation for the Trap's willingness to face upcoming challenges. The recently appointed spokesperson stressed the importance of effective communication, informing the public about the government's actions and combating misinformation. He besides announced full availability for the media around the clock.
I will, of course, be available for 24 hours to you, as the Prime Minister said. I will work primarily with you journalists, but our primary nonsubjective is to scope out to the citizens, so we will look for all fresh forms, we will put social media, all possible channels and meet straight with stakeholders.
Adam Sz Trapka will include fresh responsibilities in the government at the end of June, after the end of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Since December 2023, he has served as Minister for European Union Affairs.
Congratulations, but besides criticism
Following the announcement of the Prime Minister's decision on the Internet, a lively discussion has ignited. Network users widely commented on Adam Trap's nomination for government spokesperson. Mr Rafał Bochenek, who publically pointed to the Traps earlier failures in communication on the Polish-European Union line, referred to this decision critically. In his view, the deficiency of clear achievements and the inability to engage in dialog with the EU is simply a mediocre indication of a fresh spokesperson. Bochenek besides accused the government of Donald Tusk of excessive expansion of structures, pointing to further fresh functions in administration. In his opinion, the change can only be beneficial if EU affairs are taken over by a individual of higher competence, although he himself admitted that it was only an expression of his hope.
Deputy Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Aleksandra Gajewska expressed her support for the appointment of Adam Sz Trapka as a spokesperson for the government, highlighting his political experience, effectiveness as a minister liable for the Polish Presidency and organizational skills. She expressed assurance that she could handle the fresh function and wished him luck.
Prof. Dorota Piontek of the UAM, in turn, assessed that although Adam Szpiecka is an experienced politician with media life, the choice of a politician active as a spokesperson for the government raises doubts. In her opinion, this may affect the perception of him as propaganda tools alternatively than sources of reliable information. Communication organisation, the establishment of a press office, regular media contact and social media presence will be crucial.
Former controversy
Critics of choice Traps exchange 2 scandals that politicians have in their account. In October 2024, Adam Sz Trapka voluntarily waived his parliamentary immunity, implementing an earlier announcement following the 2023 incident, erstwhile he hit a 16-year-old cyclist on a crossing in Warsaw's Saska Kępa. The girl suffered head injuries and a nasal fracture.
O The trap was besides loud in connection with his presence in 2024 at the event "Campus Poland of the Future", where he and athletics Minister Sławomir Nitras were in a crowd of young participants singing a vulgar song with an anti-government slogan.
