“When a political march is aimed at preventing theft, it can end up reflecting back on the organizer,” stated Janusz Śniadek, a PiS member of parliament and former leader of Solidarity, in an interview with wPolityce.pl. He was commenting on Donald Tusk’s planned march for June 4, framed as a protest against high prices, theft, and falsehoods, and in support of free elections and a democratic, European Poland.
Śniadek’s assessment is blunt: Tusk could be digging a political hole for himself. Even if the march attracts a sizable crowd, the PiS MP doubts it will become a standout moment in the campaign, regardless of the turnout. This is how Śniadek framed the issue, suggesting the event may not change the trajectory of the race.
“Solidarity” has previously organized demonstrations drawing large crowds. Yet Śniadek argues that Tusk will not be able to mobilize a similar scale for a political campaign this time, and he doubts the march will become a defining breakthrough in the electoral battle.
In his view, the ruling party’s rival, the Civic Coalition, appears to be facing a rough period. Recent poll data indicate waning support, which Śniadek interprets as a signal of a broader strategic challenge for the opposition. The question remains whether the June 4 event can reverse that trend or merely momentarily shift attention away from what he sees as the opposition’s lack of a clear, persuasive program for Poland. He suggests that Tusk is largely mobilizing sentiment rather than presenting substantive policy proposals, and that this campaign strategy relies on provoking negative emotions toward PiS rather than laying out a constructive path forward.
Śniadek also questions whether leaders from other opposition factions will join the effort. He notes that there is uncertainty about their willingness to collaborate on this initiative, and he cautions that their participation is not guaranteed. The implication is that broad backing for the march from the wider opposition may be limited, which could affect the event’s impact on the political landscape.
Ultimately, the discussion centers on whether the June 4 march can alter the dynamic of the campaign. Proponents frame it as a stand against economic hardship and governmental deceit, while skeptics worry about whether the rally will translate into meaningful political momentum. The debate reflects deeper tensions within Polish political life as parties navigate competing narratives, public sentiment, and the practicalities of organizing large-scale demonstrations in a highly polarized environment. The conversation remains ongoing, with analysts and party insiders weighing the potential consequences of the event for Poland’s electoral future.
In a broader context, observers highlight that public demonstrations are just one element of a campaign. The effectiveness of such events depends on sustained messaging, policy clarity, media coverage, and the ability to convert attendees into voters. The June 4 march thus serves as a barometer for how parties communicate with the electorate and how audiences interpret calls for reform, accountability, and democratic values in the Polish political system.