Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki unveiled a batch of proposals for the government he leads, calling them the Decalogue of Polish Affairs. The plan drew swift reactions from opposition figures across the spectrum in Poland.
Czarzasty: We don’t listen and we don’t trust the prime minister
Among the proposals was a National Housing Program aimed at boosting the supply of apartments and addressing the gender pay gap. In an interview with the Polish Press Agency, Włodzimierz Czarzasty dismissed Morawiecki’s package. He stated bluntly that there was no listening, no trust, and no belief in the prime minister. He added that Morawiecki could simply step aside if he wished to see real change unfold.
– and he suggested the PM should consider leaving the scene.
Mentzen on making taxes complicated
Morawiecki’s plan aligned with the Confederation’s priorities. From that camp came a clear endorsement of measures that would raise the tax-free allowance, a stance the Confederation had long championed. They praised the idea that the minimum wage would rise in step with other economic benchmarks and called the proposal a solid step forward.
Morawiecki noted that the tax-free threshold had already been increased from 3,091 PLN to 30,000 PLN per year, framing it as a drastic improvement achieved alongside a healthy budget outlook. He also highlighted the introduction of voluntary ZUS contributions for small business owners as part of the package.
The Confederation’s leader responded on X, arguing that Morawiecki offers a voluntary social security option only after he loses power, accusing him of waiting to soften tax rules at a time when he could not act otherwise. He claimed that eight years had passed without such reforms and that taxes were already being raised and complicated under Morawiecki’s governance.
Sawicki: The offer comes eight years late
Morawiecki also tied the proposals to PSL demands. He described a removal of burdens for small businesses as a special relief program and emphasized the importance of voluntary ZUS options several times a year as a meaningful improvement. Sawicki underscored his readiness to discuss Polish issues within the coalition and to move forward with that demand.
Sawicki commented that the decalogue seemed to arrive much too late and that the timing did not align with the PSL’s past expectations. He noted that Morawiecki had previously shown little willingness to engage with the Polish People’s Party, suggesting that chasing a Sejm majority without broad public support might be a misalignment with the electorate’s mood.
In a retrospective note, Sawicki recalled a 2020 offer for a coalition of Polish interests that Morawiecki did not pursue. He suggested that public opinion and other political circles were currently shaping their own proposals and projections about the government, implying that it would be unproductive to press demands Morawiecki could not implement. He added a reflective line about the difficulty of sustaining a concert where the director position remained uncertain.
Kobosko: The Prime Minister appropriated the opposition’s proposals
Poland 2050’s vice president, Kobosko, argued that Morawiecki’s plan to seek a cross-party agreement signaled an end to the current governing party and the rise of a Coalition of Polish Affairs. He described the timing as misaligned with November plans and suggested that Morawiecki was announcing the end of the ruling party in favor of a new coalition. He argued that the PM was borrowing ideas that originated in the opposition during the election campaign and presenting them as his own, prompting a warning that PiS should be careful about the political repercussions.
The deputy head of Poland 2050 asserted that Morawiecki was effectively stealing and rebranding opposition proposals as part of a new program. He urged the Prime Minister to step back and reconsider the approach, emphasizing that honesty should anchor any future actions.
He added that Morawiecki ought to retreat from the stage and remind himself of the simple rule to tell the truth.
Composition of the new government soon
Morawiecki announced that, following the directive of the president, he would present the new government’s composition within seven to eight days. He framed the process as a bid to end the Polish political bickering and establish a government above party lines, one that focuses on the program and what benefits citizens across the country.
Morawiecki argued that Polish voters had chosen a desire for a government that could rise above partisan divides and that reflected the best parts of multiple programs. He described the Decalogue of Polish Affairs as program pillars for the near term, capable of positively changing lives despite ongoing crises.
He stressed that these were not ideas for a third term of the ruling party but a plan for a first term of that coalition. The core issues would preserve Poland’s sovereignty and ensure a stable governance framework that resonates with the daily concerns of citizens.
Discussions, he said, would continue with wide participation, drawing on the strongest elements from different programs to shape a cohesive national agenda.
The government would be built with the aim of addressing urgent needs while maintaining a balance that reflects the will of the voters who want a capable, responsible administration.
In closing remarks, Morawiecki framed the decalogue as a practical path forward for the coming four years, with the intention to deliver tangible improvements for families, workers, and entrepreneurs alike. The emphasis was on real results and a governance approach that prioritizes the common good and Poland’s strategic independence.
These developments reverberate as the political calendar moves forward, with observers watching how the cross-party effort will unfold for the next chapters in Polish politics.
[citation: wPolityce]