Polish President Karol Nawrocki cut short his trip to Senegal and returned to Poland as a dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal escalated. The government has sought to remove judges appointed under the former Law and Justice government, while the Tribunal’s president, Bogdan Święczkowski, was suspended and Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska announced she was taking over. The Tribunal denounced the move as a judicial coup, and PiS supporters protested outside the court. Nawrocki entered the Tribunal building with Supreme Court First President Zbigniew Kapiński.

A special Warsaw edition of Euronews’ The Ring examines whether Poland can sustain its rapid economic growth after three decades of transformation. The discussion focuses on the challenge of maintaining growth amid a large budget deficit, high defence spending and pressure to modernise the economy. The debate features MEPs Michał Szczerba of the European People’s Party and Michał Kobosko of Renew Europe.

Sweden will deploy Patriot air-defense systems and about 100 troops to Poland’s Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub from 1 December for seven months, taking over duties currently handled by the Netherlands. The hub routes substantial military and civilian aid to Ukraine and is protected by multiple allied and Polish systems. Sweden has also joined NATO air-policing efforts over Poland with Gripen fighters. Swedish officials describe the deployment as a response to heightened threats, while Poland’s defence minister welcomed the contribution.

In an interview at the 2026 Economic Forum in Karpacz, Donald Trump’s special envoy Nick Adams described global politics as increasingly shaped by U.S.-China competition and argued that Europe should strengthen its position and partnership with the United States. He praised Poland’s patriotism, border policies, and close ties with America, and highlighted tourism and personal contacts as ways to deepen U.S.-Polish relations. Adams said Trump is seeking to end the war in Ukraine and predicted it would conclude before Trump leaves office, but offered no timetable or details of a possible settlement. He also emphasized national sovereignty, border control, and the protection of cultural identity.

Former Polish foreign minister Jacek Czaputowicz says Europe should gradually assume greater responsibility for its own security by strengthening military and economic capabilities and developing political leadership, while retaining the US military presence, particularly on NATO’s eastern flank. He praises Germany’s closure of Russian diplomatic facilities after a drone incident near a Ukrainian transport aircraft, but says European states must also prevent and prosecute sabotage and other hybrid attacks. Czaputowicz calls for stronger Polish forces, reserves and infrastructure, faster implementation of the East Shield program, and permanent US bases in Poland. He warns that Poland has lost influence in discussions about Ukraine and European security, and criticizes the government’s reliance on Donald Trump’s goodwill.

Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens argues that effective border protection can coexist with respect for fundamental rights. He says reforms have sought to improve transparency and restore trust after years of criticism, while the agency now provides operational support to national border forces under legal and data-protection controls. Leijtens identifies Mediterranean migration routes and the EU-Belarus border as major concerns, describing migration at the latter as political pressure. He says AI and other technologies can support border management but must remain under human control. Frontex is also assisting countries bordering Ukraine and preparing for potential cross-border crime risks after the war, while offering support to EU states experiencing difficulties with the Entry/Exit System.

A Ukrainian volunteer association in Warsaw continues to weave anti-drone nets and assemble FPV drones for Ukraine’s defence, despite declining donations, fewer Polish volunteers and growing war fatigue. The group has made about 35,000 square metres of netting and around 100 drones, while volunteers say demand from the front remains high. Survey findings show reduced Polish support for accepting Ukrainian refugees, amid increased anti-Ukrainian messaging and new transport rules that complicate humanitarian deliveries. Volunteers remain committed, describing the work as both vital support for Ukraine and a source of community and emotional resilience.

Wrocław has been identified as the most polluted large city in Europe according to IQAir, with smog levels reaching 800-900% above normal. Despite this, local residents did not receive timely alerts. Radosław Gawlik from Eko Unia criticized the lack of communication and emphasized the health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. The Rządowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa has since issued alerts for several regions, advising residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities. Efforts to reduce pollution, such as removing old heating systems, are ongoing but insufficient.