While President Karol Nawrocki has held talks with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Polish officials say any decision would require broad political consensus and parliamentary approval. Critics warn that participation could distance Warsaw from key European partners and weaken coordination within the European Union. According to reports, invitations to join the body have been sent to around 60 countries, including Russia and Belarus, a move that has raised particular concern among EU members. Hungary has already accepted the invitation, while several other EU states are said to have declined.