Three Senior Polish Diplomats Resign Over Judicial Reforms

Three senior diplomats resigned from the Polish diplomatic service on November 4, 2026, protesting judicial reforms introduced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The resignations include Permanent Representative to the UN Krzysztof Szczerski, Ambassador to China Jakub Kumoch, and Ambassador to Romania Paweł Soloch.

Opponents of the reforms characterize the legislative changes as a judicial coup. Marcin Przydacz, head of President Karol Nawrocki's International Policy Office, stated the diplomats left because government actions violate the law and undermine the credibility of Poland. While the resignations occurred during a period of legislative deadlock, Jakub Kumoch denied coordinating his decision with the president.

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticized the resignations on social media, comparing the event to ambassadorial departures during Poland's martial law period. Critics have described Sikorski's comparison as a self-discrediting faux pas. The departures come as Poland prepares for the G20 summit and continues to manage the impact of Russian aggression against Ukraine.