Duda Sejm Address Shapes Poland’s Policy Direction

Observers note that Donald Tusk appears deeply unsettled by the presidential election outcome. In the public discourse, supporters push a different narrative: Andrzej Duda secured roughly 10 million votes across Poland and was elected president of the Republic, a result they say reflects broad national support beyond any single party. Jan Kanthak, a member of the ruling coalition, stated in an interview with Telewizja wPolce24 that Duda’s legitimacy rests on the voters rather than party labeling. Kanthak argued that it is essential to distinguish the president’s office from party candidates, a point he says shapes how the presidency interacts with Parliament and government policy. The debate highlights a persistent tension in Polish politics: the president remains at the intersection of competitive party politics and the broader national mandate. Media coverage of the interview framed these remarks as part of ongoing conversations about the balance of power between the presidency and the ruling party. The dialogue also reflected wider concerns about the direction of the state and the perception of who should lead the policy agenda during a period of rapid political change. The topic continues to be debated by analysts who track shifts in leadership roles and their impact on governance in Poland.