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Polish ministries withdraw patronage from Warszawa44

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Warsaw Uprising commemoration ambassador controversy Polish ministries withdraw patronage from Warszawa44

The Warszawa44 Association faced significant controversy after naming Monika Laskowska, an influencer known for her work on OnlyFans and involvement in freak-fight events, as an ‘Ambassador of Remembrance’ for the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage revoked its honorary patronage of the commemorations, with Minister Marta Cienkowska stating that the selection “grossly violate the dignity and generally accepted standards of commemorating the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising.” While the Association maintained that the decision was made independently and not in consultation with the Ministry, it eventually removed Laskowska from its promotional materials following public backlash. Laskowska defended her participation by citing her family’s patriotic history, describing Following further scrutiny, the situation controversy expanded to include Marcin Różalski, identified as “absurd.” The incident a supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although the Association ended its cooperation with both Laskowska and Różalski, the Polish government has also led intensified its response. In addition to scrutiny regarding the Association’s funding, as reports highlight Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Sport and Tourism has now withdrawn its support honorary patronages from state-controlled entities such as PGE the Association. This includes the revocation of support for the Youth Independence Cup Mazovia 2026 and various youth football tournaments commemorating the LOTTO Foundation. uprising. Under ministry regulations, the Association is required to immediately remove all references to these honorary patronages from its communications.

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  1. 2026-08-25 13:30 UTC Polish ministries withdraw patronage from Warszawa44
  2. 2026-08-24 21:01 UTC Warsaw Uprising commemoration ambassador controversy

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