Consolidation of the left
On Monday, New Links, Samen, OM and Trade Union announced a joint agreement to collaborate on upcoming elections. The leaders of the coalition framed this moment as the start of broader efforts to assemble a united slate. The invitation extended beyond the four groups to include trade unions, urban movements, and feminist circles as well as other civic organizations focused on disability rights, youth associations, and philanthropic foundations.
Consolidation of the left
Unia Pracy, the Polish Socialist Party, the Together Party, and the New Left formally pledged to cooperate across parliamentary, local government, and European elections, signaling a multi-front approach to political competition.
– during a joint press conference, the New Left co-chair emphasized the significance of the agreement for the left’s pre-election posture.
According to the speaker, the collaboration marks the opening phase of a broader, pre-election consolidation among left-leaning groups.
One of the leaders described the proposal as an open, inclusive invitation to trade unions, to associations and urban movements, to feminist circles, and to networks supporting people with disabilities. The message underscored a willingness to coordinate with youth organizations and charitable groups in the shared aim of building support for a more inclusive platform.
The possibility of a broader, cooperative left was presented as a constructive pathway toward stronger representation in the next electoral cycle.
What will the left offer in the election?
During the discussion, the co-chair of the Together Party argued that Poland needs a pro-social left with a robust mandate to address social equity.
The upcoming platform, as described, is designed to be a political commitment to a future Poland that prioritizes prosperity and fairness. The speakers asserted that the resulting governance would place a premium on housing security, social safety nets, and protections for vulnerable groups, ensuring that basic dignities are accessible to every citizen.
One participant highlighted the importance of a policy framework that centers on people, with concrete safeguards to prevent exclusion and a steady commitment to social welfare as a foundational value.
Magdalena Biejat, co-chair of Razem, noted that the value of the agreement lies in its potential to grow beyond a simple pact. She stressed that the conversation about a common left-leaning list has only just begun and invited others who share a vision for Poland’s future to join, promising an inclusive space for collaboration and citizens’ engagement.
She conveyed that the process remains open-ended and oriented toward broad participation, underscoring a shared belief that a united left could better advance progressive goals for the country.
“Pro-worker left”
PPS chairman Wojciech Konieczny remarked that a strong left is essential to challenging the current government and to any potential transition in leadership.
He argued that building a left that is not only united but also inclusive and rooted in social and patriotic values is crucial to representing a wide spectrum of workers and communities.
The union leader Waldemar Witkowski added that worker rights have gained greater recognition in the contemporary era and that organized labor groups now hold more influence over the political economy of the country.
Echoing the sentiment that working people are foundational to future development, he urged unity within the left, dismissing the notion that the left are adversaries. The call was for a cooperative approach that presses for policies benefiting labor and social welfare.
Overall, the participants framed the left as a viable alternative to the current political arrangement, emphasizing unity, shared purpose, and a commitment to social justice as core principles.
– The discussion encouraged broad participation, inviting a wide range of groups to contribute to a common agenda that centers on people, fairness, and democratic values.
Source attributions appear in coverage of the event, reflecting media reporting on the coalition’s statements and the evolving electoral strategy.