Donald Tusk began echoing several policy ideas that belong to the Confederation, signalling plans to scrap the Belka tax or raise the tax-free threshold, according to Confederation Leader Sławomir Mentzen in a discussion on TVN24 on Wednesday. Mentzen also stressed that the Confederation has no intention of forming a government alongside either KO or PiS.
In the program “Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24, Mentzen underscored that if the Confederation enters the Sejm, it will push its own agenda regardless of which party leads the cabinet.
For instance, he explained, bearing a blocking minority in the Sejm could allow the Confederation to demand concessions in exchange for supporting a bill.
He added that there is no plan to create a coalition with the Civic Coalition or PiS.
Mentzen stated that he has no intention of a coalition with PiS, arguing that such an arrangement would overpower him and that PiS would be unlikely to implement the Confederation’s program. Still, he expressed confidence that MPs from the expected next Sejm could be pressured to adopt several points from the Confederation’s platform.
Asked whether this included PiS MPs, Mentzen replied that it encompassed all of them. He highlighted that PiS had backed a number of bills in the previous term, including collaborations with the left.
Plagiarism?
There was speculation about whether PiS or perhaps Platforma were involved in copying some of the Confederation’s ideas after the latter had publicly voiced them. Mentzen reiterated that if the Confederation wins the elections, which he admitted remains unlikely, it would be capable of forming a government.
When asked about Poland’s membership in the European Union, Mentzen stated that it is presently advantageous for Poland to remain inside the bloc. He affirmed strong support for the free movement of capital, people and services within the EU.
The discussion covered how political proposals circulate between rival parties and how electoral math could enable a party anew to influence legislation even without entering a formal coalition. It also touched on the Ambition to advance a distinct program and the practical realities of steering parliamentary business through a minority or coalition potential in the Sejm.
The exchange reflected ongoing debates about tax policy, EU membership, and the strategic calculations parties make about governance and reform. Observers note that the dynamic between parliamentary groups can shape the pace and scope of reform, regardless of whether a party governs alone, with a coalition, or in opposition.
Overall, the remarks underscore a push for a concrete policy agenda from the Confederation and a willingness to leverage parliamentary leverage to push through key points, while clarifying alliances and boundaries with other major parties in Poland’s political landscape.
Source guidance and coverage: wPolityce