BBC World question will be held in Warsaw on Tuesday 6 February and will bring together leading figures and the public to discuss the issues that matter most to the Polish people.
Putting people and their questions at the heart of the debate, the BBC World Service program is recorded from Warsaw’s historic Royal Castle, where Poland’s first constitution was signed.
When a new government takes office in Poland, the world witnesses a sudden cultural shift. Politicians have been arrested at the presidential palace, protests have taken to the streets, and there have been layoffs on state television. The new government claims that democracy is being rebuilt. is that so? Or is the president correct in saying that there is a violation?
After years of friction with the European Union, the former European Council president is now Poland’s prime minister. Will improved EU relations energize Poland or pose a threat to the Polish way of life?
February marks two years since the start of the Ukraine war, and there is much to discuss.
At the Royal Castle in Warsaw, it will be chaired by Johnny Dymond and the leading politicians will only discuss questions suggested by the audience.
panel:
- Mateusz Morawiecki, Member of Parliament – Former Prime Minister of Poland, Deputy Leader of the Law and Welfare Party PiS
- Senator Magdelena Biejat – Deputy Marshal of the Senate, Co-Leader of Razem, Together Party
- Agnieszka Pomaska, Member of Parliament – Vice-President of the European Union Affairs Committee, Member of the National Board of the Civic Platform Party
- Krzysztof Bosak, Member of Parliament – Deputy Marshal Seim, Co-leader of the Federal Independence Party
Gwennan Roberts, Commissioning Editor, BBC World Service English, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing World Questions to Poland at such an important time for Poland, and honored to be able to record our debate in the historic Royal Palace.” An interesting and timely discussion. I have no doubt that this will happen, and I look forward to hearing opinions from the Polish people. ”
The show will be recorded in front of a live audience on Tuesday, February 6th. There are no further general tickets available, so journalists should contact [email protected] to obtain press accreditation to attend the debate.
BBC World Questions: Poland is recorded for broadcast around the world via the BBC World Service, BBC Sounds and most other podcast providers. The program will be broadcast on BBC World Service English on Saturday 10 February and will then be available to watch online at bbc.com/worldserviceradio. It will also be broadcast on the BBC News Channel.
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