The Civic Platform’s president, Donald Tusk, together with Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, is set to join the next installment of the Here is the Future campaign. The stop is planned for Lesser Poland, with events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, and a key session in Krakow’s Wisła Hall that is open to the public.
As part of the Here is the Future campaign, the Civic Coalition and its leader, Donald Tusk, are conducting a province-by-province tour. Members of the KO parliamentary group have already visited several voivodeships, including Śląskie, Opolskie, Podlaskie, Lubelskie, and Kujawsko-Pomorskie. This broad outreach aims to engage local communities across the country in discussions about policy directions and future plans. [Source: wPolityce]
A much-anticipated visit
On Wednesday, Aleksander Miszalski, the head of the Małopolska PO, confirmed to journalists that the next round of visits under the Here is the Future banner would include Małopolska. The confirmation came ahead of the two-day program, highlighting the anticipated pace of town halls and direct conversations with residents. [Source: wPolityce]
Residents have expressed eagerness for the visit, and Miszalski noted that Donald Tusk will be accompanied by elected representatives and Rafał Trzaskowski during the Małopolska stop, slated for May 15 and 16. This schedule aims to bring policymakers into direct contact with communities across the region. [Source: wPolityce]
According to Miszalski, around 110 KO parliamentarians are expected in Małopolska on the two days. The plan encompasses roughly 120 gatherings of diverse kinds, including community meetings and open sessions, spanning about 50 towns and municipalities. The intent is to ensure broad participation across the voivodeship. [Source: wPolityce]
Miszalski stressed that the campaign trail will be seen in nearly every county, with KO lawmakers appearing at local forums and public events in every district. The outreach underscores a commitment to grassroots dialogue with residents and officials alike. [Source: wPolityce]
Private meetings are set to cover a wide spectrum of topics, engaging local government leaders, business owners, seniors, youth, and farmers. Miszalski emphasized that no issue would be left unaddressed, signaling an approach focused on listening and responsive governance. [Source: wPolityce]
Open session spotlight
The centerpiece of the Lesser Poland segment of the Here is the Future initiative is described as an open session with the party leadership. The gathering in the Vistula Hall is scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m. It is advertised as open to all residents, including those who may not normally align with the Civic Coalition, inviting attendees to participate directly and pose questions. [Source: wPolityce]
Parliamentary figure Marek Sowa announced that KO representatives will also meet residents in Trzebinia, located in western Lesser Poland. The focus there includes concerns about sinkholes, a problem afflicting local communities. Sowa criticized government action and highlighted perceived delays in assistance, arguing that residents have faced punitive effects for seeking help. [Source: wPolityce]
The campaign itinerary also includes visits to agricultural areas in the northern part of the region, along with stops in foothill and mountain zones. KO representatives plan discussions with farmers and leaders in some of the region’s largest cities, aiming to gather insights and present policy ideas that resonate with local realities. [Source: wPolityce]
Overall, the campaign emphasizes direct contact with residents, with the expectation that the dialogue will inform future policy proposals and demonstrate a proactive stance toward regional concerns. [Source: wPolityce]
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