Simon Holovnia was on a short list of 3 major candidates to take the position of advanced Commissioner for Refugees. The erstwhile talker of the Sejm signed his resignation from Parliament on Thursday, and the election of his successor was scheduled for 18 November.
The Ministry of abroad Affairs will finance Holownia's abroad travel related to lobbying for his candidacy. However, the government does not intend to prosecute any another political position if its efforts to stand in the UN fail. This besides applies to previously speculated ambassador positions.
Competition for a position in the UN
Two another candidates are seeking the function of UN advanced Commissioner for Refugees: Turkey's permanent typical to the UN and Paris' current mayor. The position will be terminated in December erstwhile the word of office of the current Commissioner Filippo Grandi ends. The final decision will be taken by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Holovnia announced his candidacy at the end of September. He met Guterres in fresh York in October. Lithuania, Latvia, Albania, Slovenia, Croatia and Zambia have already declared support for the Polish candidate.
Assessment of opportunities by the candidate
At the conference on 5 November, Holovnia assessed its prospects positively. “As for the run itself, I can say with joy, I think it is the impression of all of us that these opportunities of the Polish candidate, me in this race, have increased significantly”, said the politician.
In an interview with TVN24 Holovnia emphasized the uniqueness of his candidacy. «This is simply a candidacy of a very divided Poland, but behind it is the full camp of power”, he noted. The President, the Prime Minister and the MFA expressed formal support for his efforts.
Termination as talker of the Sejm
The resignation of Holowna from the position of talker of the Sejm will take effect on November 18th in the morning. In his place, Vladimir Czarzasty is to be elected. Hołownia himself besides announced that he would not search re-election for the position of president of the Poland 2050 Party.
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