Politics · Germany · 6 hrs ago
German soldiers in Warsaw were there for an air force exhibition
Two German soldiers in uniform were filmed in Warsaw, prompting claims that Germany had sent support for Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
A lawmaker from Poland’s opposition PiS party confronted them and questioned why they were there.
The German embassy said they were in Warsaw for an exhibition marking 70 years of the German air force.
The embassy said the city was chosen to recognize Poland’s role in protecting NATO’s eastern flank.
It rejected claims of German interference in Polish politics, while the video shows a soldier explaining the exhibition to the lawmaker.
The claims surfaced amid a dispute over Poland’s Constitutional Court, after Tusk’s government tried to remove a court president nominated by PiS.
The sources do not say what will happen next.
Two German soldiers in uniform were in Warsaw for an exhibition marking the German air force’s 70th anniversary, the German Embassy said.
A video showing the soldiers and an exchange with opposition politician Dariusz Matecki went viral in Poland.
Matecki and another politician alleged that German forces had been brought in to support Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The embassy rejected claims of German interference in Polish domestic politics.
The exhibition was held in Warsaw to recognize Poland’s role in protecting NATO’s eastern flank.
- Who
- Two German Bundeswehr soldiers were in Warsaw. The video also shows PiS lawmaker Dariusz Matecki addressing them.
- What
- The soldiers were there for an exhibition marking the German air force’s 70th anniversary.
- When
- Not stated. The article was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Warsaw, Poland.
- Why
- The exhibition was intended to recognize Poland’s role in protecting NATO’s eastern flank.
Polish politicians alleging German intervention
German Embassy in Warsaw
Reason for soldiers’ presence
Polish politicians alleging German intervention
Matecki and Konrad Berkowicz claimed German forces had been brought in to support Tusk.
German Embassy in Warsaw
The embassy said the soldiers were in Warsaw for an air force exhibition.
German involvement in Polish politics
Polish politicians alleging German intervention
Matecki alleged the soldiers were meant to intervene on Tusk’s side.
German Embassy in Warsaw
The embassy strictly rejected allegations of German interference in Poland’s domestic politics.
Rumors of German interference in Polish domestic politics circulated.
Bild reported that a video showing two German soldiers in Warsaw had gone viral.
The German Embassy said the soldiers were in Warsaw for an exhibition marking the air force’s 70th anniversary.
- Soldiers shown
- 2 German Bundeswehr soldiers
- Exhibition
- 70th anniversary of the German air force
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Politician in the video
- Dariusz Matecki
- Article publication
- November 5, 2026
What people are saying
We don't want you in Poland!
Donald Tusk has brought in reinforcements from Germany.
We strictly reject allegations of German interference in Polish domestic politics.
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Niemieccy żołnierze pod polskim Sejmem. Przyjechali na „wystawę”. Dziesiątki wozów niemieckiego wojska, niemieckiej policji na polskich drogach. Nie chcemy was w Polsce!