At the left, organizers plan to join the June 4 demonstration, describing the day as a moment to celebrate solidarity, freedom, and democracy. That message comes from Robert Biedroń, while Dariusz Klimczak from PSL stresses that while the moment carries symbolic weight, it is not the sole focus of their party’s agenda. The march is framed as an event supported by various groups; Poland 2050 will not participate in events hosted by other parties, according to Paulina Hennig-Kloska.
PO leader Donald Tusk called for broad participation in Warsaw at noon on June 4, urging the public to join in a protest against high prices, corruption, and misinformation, and for free elections and a democratic, Europe-oriented Poland.
The Left plans to be present at Tusk’s march
When asked about his faction’s involvement, New Left co-chair Robert Biedroń described June 4 as a pivotal date for all democrats in Poland, highlighting its significance in the struggle for democratic norms and civil rights.
This moment is portrayed as a time to celebrate solidarity, freedom, and democracy.
As a force on the left, the group intends to march in solidarity, demonstrating a cooperative, diverse, and renewed sense of a united, progressive Poland that remains close to the heart of its supporters, according to the MEP.
Simultaneously, the statement invites Donald Tusk to participate in the Labour Day march on May 1, an event organized by the Left together with labor unions and workers’ organizations. The invitation underscores a shared commitment to counter rising prices and to secure good jobs for workers.
“Yet the reality may differ”
PSL vice-president and MP Dariusz Klimczak argued that if marches could solve every problem tied to high prices, theft, and deceit, that would be wonderful, but he cautioned that reality is more nuanced, noting that action requires effort beyond marching.
He emphasized that the PSL president, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, is actively working day by day to engage with the Polish people and address their concerns directly.
According to Klimczak, marches alone cannot fix Poland’s core challenges, and he pointed to ongoing issues such as the impact of grain imports from Ukraine. He mentioned a dedicated investigative team within the party focused on real problems facing the country, signaling that the PSL is prioritizing substantive policy work over symbolic demonstrations.
He added that June 4 remains distant and that it is not the PSL’s immediate priority to lead or shape the event. The party will assess circumstances closer to the date of the march and determine their level of involvement as the situation evolves.
“Different outcomes are possible”
Paulina Hennig-Kloska, chair of the 2050 parliamentary group, described the June 4 march as primarily an event associated with the Civic Platform. She clarified that Poland 2050 generally does not attend political events hosted by rival parties, reinforcing a distinct stance on party participation in cross-cutting marches.
For Poland, June 4 is a significant date, and members from leaders like Szymon Hołownia and other politicians are expected to participate in various civic events around the country. The 2050 group has a long-standing schedule and plans to stay committed to its agenda on that day, according to the MP.
Regarding the potential for individual 2050 politicians to join Tusk’s march, Hennig-Kloska said supporters who want to participate would be free to do so, adding that the decision would be personal. She also reminded that much can change between now and June 4, noting that several factors could influence how things unfold.
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