Szymon Hołownia, the leader of Poland 2050, will not attend Campus Polska Przyszłości. He did not respond to the invitation, according to Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and deputy head of the Civic Platform. Trzaskowski added that PSL president Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will represent the Third Way at the event.
Campus Polska Przyszłości 2023, an initiative led by Trzaskowski, is set to begin in Olsztyn on Friday.
When asked on TVN 24 why Hołownia will be absent from Campus Polska Przyszłości 2023, Trzaskowski said Hołownia did not respond to the invitation.
Trzaskowski noted that Hołownia is on tour frequently, but the Third Way will be represented by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. He added that he sees no obstacle in the arrangement.
“It’s simply how it is. The election campaign is underway, and I’m glad that most party leaders will be on campus. The Third Way will be represented because the goal is to ensure all voices are heard, and that young people can ask any question. That is the idea behind Campus,” Trzaskowski explained.
The plan for the discussions is to pair speakers so that Robert Biedroń appears with Włodzimierz Czarzasty, while Trzaskowski himself will be alongside Donald Tusk. He noted that this setup means Szymon Hołownia could join Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz if needed, and an extra chair can always be added.
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The voice of a rebel
Regarding Michał Kołodziejczak, the leader of Agrounia who plans to run for the Sejm on Civic Coalition lists, Trzaskowski commented that his presence brings needed energy to the debate. He described Kołodziejczak as a voice of rebellion who aims to channel that energy into something constructive.
Trzaskowski stressed that Kołodziejczak has not joined a party. The Civic Coalition lists include all partner parties, yet they also welcome individuals who disagree with the current direction of Poland.
Asked whether he feared Kołodziejczak might cooperate with PiS after elections, Trzaskowski expressed strong belief in Kołodziejczak’s backbone and integrity.
Trzaskowski was also questioned about his absence from City Hall and Warsaw due to attendance at Campus Polska Przyszłości 2023 and ongoing campaigning.
“If I’m not in Warsaw all day, I take a vacation. Unless I’m somewhere on business. I have taken leave from the Campus to keep things clean,” he said.
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Source: wPolityce