Poland celebrated regaining independence on Nov. 11, marking the day in 1918 that the country became the Second Polish Republic, free from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires.
This year’s Independence March, under the slogan “One Nation, Strong Poland,” started in the capital of Warsaw with a prayer at Dmowski Roundabout.
Although no official figures have been released, Warsaw City Hall estimated that the demonstration attracted approximately 100,000 participants, with the organizer claiming that figure could be as high as 250,000.
Other events and gatherings took place in cities across the country.
President Karol Nawrocki posted a message on X, commemorating the event, emphasizing Poland’s independence from the West:
“The Fathers of Independence were diverse, representing different social groups, but they wanted a common independence and did not fail those five generations that worked for a free and independent Poland – our common home. I will never allow us to become a parrot of nations repeating what comes from the West.
“Poland first, Poles first! A free, independent, and sovereign Poland is our commitment, and that’s what this holiday is about!”
Ojcowie Niepodległości byli różni, reprezentowali inne grupy społeczne, ale chcieli wspólnej niepodległości i nie zawiedli tych pięciu pokoleń, które pracowały na wolną i niepodległą Polskę – na nasz wspólny dom.
Nigdy nie pozwolę na to, abyśmy stali się papugą narodów… pic.twitter.com/G7se8Z6uZw
— Karol Nawrocki (@NawrockiKn) November 11, 2025
On the eve of the holiday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk tied his message to Poland’s continued support for Ukraine, with far less emphasis on sovereignty.
“Democratic and law-abiding Poland, strong with its economy and army, rooted in Europe and Western civilization, in solidarity with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, proud and secure Poland – that is today our INDEPENDENCE.”
Later in the day, Tusk did reiterate that Poland would not be accepting any migrants under the EU migration pact.
“As I said, Poland will not accept migrants under the Migration Pact. Nor will it pay for them. This has already been decided. We do, we don’t talk!”
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