No, this title does not mean that nothing depends on the government, and that only opposition politicians are the driving force. On the contrary. But there are things that would be much easier (if at all) if the entire political class were guided by the national interest and supported the government where the rules of party struggle should not apply.
Unfortunately, these are purely theoretical considerations. It cannot be assumed that Donald Tusk will reach the level of statesman in the struggle for return to power. Why won’t he use all his EU contacts, authority, influence in the EPP so that the European Commission will eventually hand over to Poland what’s due? This is why:
So if the opposition, especially KO, wants to mobilize voters for itself, and not just against PiS, it needs to create a credible narrative about a state of efficient public services. It should be all the easier because it is highly likely that only the post-PiS government, restoring the rule of law, will completely unblock the flow of EU money from the KPO.
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The above words by Marek Beylin from “Gazeta Wyborcza” contain only half the truth (well, such a newspaper). Because yes, the European Commission is waiting for a change of government in Poland, but there are no rules about the rule of law that matter here. It would be enough for Donald Tusk to return to the Prime Minister’s seat (why does von der Leyen support so openly – and against EU rules) that the Eurocrats stop laughing at Poland. They know that it would mean a return to colonial policy towards Warsaw, an end to the ambitions of the Vistula authorities and a tough advocacy of their interests.
I accept the possibility that the Election Commission will not fulfill its obligations and we will not see a single zloty of FO (or a negligible amount thereof) so that Tusk can play this card in the campaign and (with the support of his foreign principals) that his return in al. Ujazdowskie will provide the Poles with money from Brussels.
Since Poles do not want to choose the power that the EU killer club expects, they will be forced to do so, even through crass blackmail.
The center of decision-making in this matter must, of course, be seen in Berlin, whose interests suffer most under the pro-state government in Warsaw. Germany would like to avoid two giant trials that have already started.
Firstly, to stop the changing balance of power in Europe, which could cause them to lose their position as hegemons and impose their whims on the whole Community (Poland is a natural beneficiary here, as it loses its dependence on Berlin, which has been carefully constructed).
Second, put off the subject of World War II reparations (or bury them forever). If PiS remains in power, there is a huge risk of a battle that will involve not only historic justice and honor, but also colossal money – counted in billions. The return of Donald Tusk is a certainty that the painstakingly compiled report on Poland’s war losses would be hidden in a drawer. And who knows, if for the price of a few small personal beads it would not be possible for Tusk and his entourage to force his government to make an official statement (with the seal of the independent Republic of Poland, and not as in 1953) to waive indefinitely compensation for the destruction by Germany of our country and the murder of millions of our citizens.
There is another scenario, optimal from Donald Tusk’s point of view (if you treat him, of course, as a fully independent Polish politician who sees a historic role for himself in elevating Poland to the name of a European power). The head of the PO could launch a campaign to pay Poland the funds owed to the KPO, claim these merits and use them in next year’s campaign. It would show how different he is from the helpless politicians of the United Right.
He could also announce the need to request reparations and announce that after his return to power, thanks to his excellent relations on the Rhine, he would lead the matter to a positive end for Poland. Who knows, it might not be a turning point in the struggle for power in 2023, because no less than 64 percent. Poles support the fight for German compensation for the war. If Tusk were to change the front, this percentage would increase even more, after all, opponents of reparations are mainly KO voters.
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This is, of course, a very clean political fiction, negated by the entire activity and career (with emphasis on the latter) of the PO chairman. He never saw anything wrong with pursuing Russian or German interests and ignoring Polish interests – if at the same time he achieved his advantages. Therefore, he will continue to fight against the democratically elected Polish authorities, hand in hand with the leaders of other countries.
Not the first time. May it be the last.
Source: wPolityce