Deputy Prime Minister and head of the MAP, Jacek Sasin, spoke during a gathering in Kamienica Polska about honoring the words of President Lech Kaczyński. He emphasized a will to pursue policy aims and to foster unity in Poland by addressing longstanding inequalities.
The universal message of the Constitution of May 3
The politician noted the recent anniversary of the May 3 Constitution and highlighted its enduring relevance.
On May 3, 1791, Poland adopted one of the first constitutional frameworks in Europe. The speaker described this moment as a source of pride and urged deriving a universal message from the document that remains valid today.
The Constitution was recalled as a declaration that Poland is a single, undivided state, not split into Crown and Lithuania, and devoid of rival magnate principalities. It underscored that power should serve the nation as a whole rather than any capital or faction.
Poland is one nation, the message asserted, a point he said was strongly echoed by President Lech Kaczyński. He recalled the president’s insistence that a unified country must avoid internal divides that hinder growth, arguing that regional disparities require targeted support to foster balanced development across all areas of the country.
“We have the words of Mr. President Lech Kaczyński
All governing bodies in Poland, including the Authority of Law and Justice and President Jarosław Kaczyński, aim to remove these inequalities and to apply that principle in every region, including this one, according to the speaker.
We again see the intention to carry out President Kaczyński’s policy and to strive for a truly united Poland by eliminating disparities.
The minister of state assets added that the region where he resides witnesses social inequalities and noted a suite of programs introduced by the government to address them.
He asserted that today’s budget is more than double what it was in 2015, reflecting what he described as a successful shift in policy and resources.
They contrasted this approach with earlier statements by Donald Tusk questioning the availability of funds for social programs, arguing that the new government found money by addressing waste and misallocation within the VAT system.
The deputy prime minister highlighted the commitment to directing resources toward the public budget to fund reforms and social programs.
“The dreams of many Poles can come true”
The budget for the current year was described as reaching a record level with revenue projected to exceed PLN 600 billion. The speaker claimed this demonstrates a clear path to prosperity and emphasized that the government identified the sources of funds to support development and investment across the country.
In recent years, about PLN 90 billion was allocated to programs designed to raise the level of development in local Poland. The figure underscored the scale of investment available to local authorities and the opportunities for improving infrastructure and services.
According to the speaker, the Law and Justice government’s programs are turning such opportunities into real improvements in people’s lives. In Silesia alone, PLN 7.5 billion of the total PLN 90 billion went to the Śląskie Voivodeship. A sizeable portion funded local road renovations and upgrades, contributing to safety and economic vitality in the region.
The road construction initiative was cited as creating thousands of jobs and building substantial stretches of new and renovated roads in the province of Silesia.
“Today Poles are not plagued by unemployment”
The speaker described a significant decline in unemployment in the Silesian region since 2015 and noted substantial growth in average wages. He reported a near doubling of the minimum monthly wage over this period and signaled another planned increase from July, framing these shifts as evidence of improving living standards.
These achievements, he argued, translate into a sense of security and a stronger national economy. The discussion included social programs such as Family 500 Plus, which he said have placed substantial funds into the pockets of Polish households in Silesia. He also mentioned additional measures aimed at seniors, including pension supplements, and summarized the total support directed toward older residents in the province.
The deputy prime minister touched on energy security, stressing that affordable energy is essential for development. He described Poland’s own coal resources as cheap but facing regulatory burdens and emphasized the need to pursue a broader mix that includes renewables and nuclear energy. He highlighted ongoing debates at the European level over methane emissions and defended national mining interests as part of a broader energy strategy.
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The speaker accused his political opponents of advocating for widespread privatization, arguing that this would drain state assets and transfer ownership to foreign investors. He warned that such a path would reduce national control over strategic resources and infrastructure, and he criticized opponents for proposing privatization across critical assets like bridges and roads.
He asserted that these plans would not align with the interests of Poland and urged voters to support Law and Justice as the party offering a future aligned with Poland’s needs and resilience.
Security has many faces
The deputy prime minister framed security as a multi-dimensional concept essential for development. He argued that improving citizens’ sense of security requires attention to both defense and social stability.
Discussing defense, he noted substantial investments in armaments and defense spending, projecting significant expenditures from the state budget. He asserted that these steps are part of a long-term commitment to national safety and stability.
The discussion included strengthening the armed forces and expanding defense capabilities through legal frameworks such as the Homeland Defense Act. He concluded that these measures help Polish citizens feel secure in their country.
On the social front, he praised rising wages and positive perceptions of family finances in surveys. He claimed these advances reflect the government’s economic management and the resilience of Polish families. He also acknowledged that unemployment has fallen and that some Poles who went abroad in search of work are returning as they see a future at home.
Overall, the message reinforced a vision where security, strong public finances, and robust social programs work together to improve everyday life for Poles across regions, including Silesia. Acknowledgments of achievements and the insistence on continued investment underscored the emphasis on a steady, pro-growth policy path.
— attribution: wPolityce