Senator Marek Borowski of the Civic Coalition said in an interview with TVN24 that the state of public finances is not as dire as some opposition critics claim. He noted that the national debt is not excessive and, in fact, remains relatively small when viewed as a share of GDP. On the question of promises made by individual opposition groups during the election campaign, Borowski suggested there is room to implement some of those commitments.
“The president is a prisoner of his term.”
Borowski appeared on Piasecki’s Rozmowa on TVN24, where he commented on the president’s choice to entrust the task of forming a government to the current Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki. At this stage, it is unclear whether the United Right will be able to assemble a stable majority. Opposition parties are already seeking to take power.
KO Senator Marek Borowski described the president’s decision as an embarrassment.
The question now is whether the situation will be resolved smoothly. Senior Marshal Sawicki hinted that Morawiecki might accept the mission but could withdraw at once. The outcome may hinge on whether Morawiecki can secure a cabinet acceptable to the president.
Someone on TVN24 suggested that the prime minister might find it difficult to assemble a team if he cannot rely on friends within the coalition.
As for the president, Borowski said he is largely bound by the term currently in office, and after that period, he would face limited opportunities for high-profile positions outside his current party structure.
These remarks were made during the TVN24 broadcast.
What about coalition talks?
Borowski was also asked about how the coalition negotiations are progressing. He acknowledged the impatience but cautioned that the talks are not moving too slowly. He described the process as moving at a steady pace.
It is important to remember that there are four parties involved. Each carried its own program, some areas aligned and others not. The conversations take time, though they do not drag on indefinitely, he noted.
The senator also commented on the idea of a rotating chair in the Sejm. He expressed a preference for the Marshal to complete the full term, indicating no doubt about that outcome. He added that such arrangements have occurred in other settings, including the European Parliament.
According to Borowski, it would be ideal if all four party leaders were part of the government. He stressed that this arrangement could provide broader support for decisions.
Election promises
Borowski spoke about the state of public finances and the feasibility of advancing program proposals. The presenter asked whether it is possible to fulfill all promises in a single stride.
He agreed that not all proposals can be realized at once. The coalition must agree on which measures to implement first and in what order. He pointed out that there is some room to fulfill those commitments even if the public finances show deficits left by the previous government. The national debt is not excessive in relation to GDP, and some expansion of the deficit and debt could be considered. Any approach would need to be designed gradually and aligned with expectations from the European Union.
When asked whether the priority would be a budget increase or a tax-free allowance, Borowski said both ideas could work. He suggested spreading the tax relief over time, with part occurring now and part in the following year, while ensuring a clear plan so the public knows it will take place. He also noted that the room for maneuver extends beyond these measures for teachers and the budget.
[Citation: television interview and coverage by TVN24, summarized from broadcast content]
[Further context sourced from post-broadcast reporting on wPolityce and related coverage.]
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