Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus of the New Left criticized the Razem party for resigning from the government, saying it was Razem’s choice and that the move does not change the party’s place in the left-wing circle. She stressed that Razem remains a part of the same political family, and ongoing cooperation would follow the same pattern as before.
When pressed on the question of Razem’s supposed separation from the New Left, Scheuring-Wielgus rejected the description, noting that Razem did not sever ties and that it would be inappropriate to claim otherwise.
She said the Razem Party has not broken with them and that the decision not to join the government was Razem’s own. She added that the left coalition would still function as a unit, with no fundamental change in cooperation or shared goals.
According to Scheuring-Wielgus, future collaboration with the Razem Party will resemble past cooperation. She mentioned that the coalition agreement includes a clause that allows for discussion if members disagree on government proposals. She emphasized that the aims of the New Left and Razem align closely and that it would be odd to voice strong disagreements over issues that largely mirror one another.
In her view, politics inevitably involves seeking influence and taking on government roles. She argued that to avoid public scrutiny would be a mistake, and she asserted that the New Left would participate in governance and cabinet work. She also pointed to a willingness to engage within the government framework rather than retreat from political roles.
Recently, the leaders of the Civic Platform, Poland 2050, PSL, and the New Left announced a coalition pact to form a joint government. The proposed prime minister would be Donald Tusk, the head of the Civic Platform. The timing and specifics of this agreement reflect a broader strategy to unite center-left forces behind a shared agenda.
The day before the coalition announcement, Razem’s National Council made a significant decision. After reviewing the program negotiations, Razem parliamentary members were authorized to support a government confidence motion, while at the same time Razem members chose not to join the government themselves. The council also agreed to establish an inter-party Left Club, a collaboration that includes leading figures from Lewica Razem MPs.
Razem leaders Adrian Zandberg and Magdalena Biejat explained that they could not persuade the other participating parties to incorporate their core demands into the coalition blueprint. They cited the failure to secure key conditions as the central reason for not joining the government, while still leaving room for continued dialogue and partnership with the other left-leaning factions. This stance underscores a distinction between supporting the government in principle and committing to formal cabinet membership. (Source: wPolityce)