The Confederation’s Plan for Talks with the President and the Path to Government
On Wednesday a delegation from the Confederation will meet the president, continuing a broader discussions effort. The leaders of the Confederation of the Polish Crown and New Hope will be present, confirmed today in the PAP Studio by Krzysztof Bosak, the co-chairman who will accompany the delegation to the Presidential Palace.
In the coming days, by invitation of the Head of State, discussions will take place at the Presidential Palace with representatives from each electoral committee that will be represented in the next Sejm. The consultations will be held with every election committee separately, following the order of their election results.
Who Represents the Confederation
When Bosak was asked in the PAP Studio who would speak for the Confederation at the presidential consultations, he said he had received a Wednesday 3 p.m. invitation and would attend in person with a broader delegation.
It is likely that the leaders of the formations within the coalition will participate, including the Confederation of the Polish Crown and New Hope.
Asked whether this would include the chairs of these groups, Sławomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun, Bosak replied that the exact lineup was a logistical matter, but he expected them to be part of the delegation.
Discussions are expected to cover the prospects for forming a new government and possible coalition options. The Confederation has been clear in its stance: it will not enter coalitions with PiS or the Platform, but it rejects prolonged political chaos. If a majority coalition emerges, the group intends to play a constructive role as a substantive opposition that represents Polish interests.
Asked what the President might decide after the consultations, Bosak speculated that Andrzej Duda could entrust the government-forming mission to a leader from Law and Justice. He cautioned that such a process could be followed by a surge of rumors and political emotion as negotiations proceed.
He added that it would be surprising if the task were given to anyone outside that circle.
Three Constitutional Steps in Forming a Government
Three potential routes exist for selecting a government after elections. In the first scenario, the president plays a central role by convening a joint session of the Sejm and Senate within thirty days of the election. At the first session of the Sejm, the current Prime Minister must resign, and the president accepts the resignation. The government in office continues until a new one is appointed.
Next, the president appoints the prime minister and the entire government. Traditionally presidents have favored appointees from the party that won the election. The president must ensure that the proposed government wins an absolute majority in Sejm to gain a vote of confidence. If the council fails to secure confidence, Sejm can initiate a new government formation process.
In this first constitutional step, at least 46 MPs can nominate a prime minister candidate. The Sejm then elects the Prime Minister by an absolute majority in the presence of at least half of the legal deputy total. The new head of government presents the government program and the proposed cabinet to the Sejm, which votes on confidence by an absolute majority in the presence of at least half of the deputies. Sejm has fourteen days to complete this process.
If Sejm cannot form a government, the president may appoint the Prime Minister and, at their request, other ministers within fourteen days and administer their oath. After presidential appointment, the Council of Ministers has fourteen days to win a confidence vote in Sejm. In this step, Sejm grants confidence by a simple majority in the presence of at least half of the legal deputies, as opposed to an absolute majority required earlier.
A Cautious Outlook
The process could stretch into December, so patience is advised. Bosak suggested there is no reason to treat a delay of even a few days as a national tragedy, noting that constitutional and legal frameworks guide every step.
During Monday’s PAP Studio appearance, Bosak stated that if speculation proved accurate, Andrzej Duda would assign the government-forming task to a Law and Justice leader. He warned that a phase of rumors and political emotions would follow as the coalition negotiations unfold.
He urged restraint, emphasizing that the timeline hinges on constitutional provisions and statutory rules. The legislature has laid out a clear process for forming a new government, avoiding comparisons to prolonged delays in other countries.
If efforts to form a government stall, early elections remain on the table. Bosak encouraged political actors and the public to stay calm and await developments, acknowledging that competing interests will eventually find a working arrangement. The coalition believes the transition should proceed with calm, practical steps rather than emotional responses.
Bosak also underscored that the Confederation’s position envisions a transition away from the current PiS-led government toward a center-left configuration only if it happens without enthusiasm, and with a focus on stabilizing governance rather than political theatrics.
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