General Wiesław Kukuła reappointed Chief of the Polish General Staff

President Karol Nawrocki has appointed General Wiesław Kukuła to serve another three-year term as the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces. The appointment is effective as of October 10.

Bartosz Grodecki, head of the National Security Bureau, announced the decision via social media, noting that the formal presentation of the appointment act will take place on November 11 during the National Independence Day celebrations.

General Kukuła has held the position since October 10, 2023. Under the Law on the Defense of the Homeland, the term for the Chief of the General Staff lasts three years, with the possibility of reappointment. Kukuła has a military career spanning over 30 years, including service in the Polish military contingent in Iraq and leadership roles in special forces and territorial defense units.