At a gathering titled Economy, forward, Szymon Hołownia warned that populism has a breaking point. He argued that once a populist exhausts all ideas, the next recourse is coercive power, a shift from persuasion to control. This concern, voiced during the Third Way Congress, echoed the presence of PSL leader Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who attended alongside him.
We say enough about alms
Hołownia stressed that the Third Way aims to end the burden placed on future generations by debt. The movement positions itself as a response to perpetual handouts and fiscal shortcuts, promising a political culture free from needless quarrels and empty spectacles.
According to Hołownia, the core message is practical: a politics grounded in real work, not rhetoric. The agenda centers on ending waste, stopping unsustainable subsidies, and preventing future generations from inheriting unpaid bills. This is the defining mission of the Third Way.
The speaker underscored the necessity of bold action for Poland, arguing that investment must come from within the country. He highlighted green energy as a central engine and suggested that affordable, clean power is essential for lowering inflation and reducing household costs. He proposed using resources from Poland’s National Reconstruction Plan to accelerate this transition.
PSL leader in KZN property clearance
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke about housing as a major economic lever, noting a growing demand among young people for new homes. He pointed to a stalled construction sector, with investment activity dipping and available plots dwindling. He called for freeing up real estate from state control to stimulate development and addressed the need for affordable housing and improved markets for apartments, especially for younger buyers.
Kosiniak-Kamysz also emphasized that energy is a priority and that construction, including housing, must be revitalized through clear plans and ready sites. By unlocking public properties, the Third Way sees a path to more investment and improved living opportunities for families.
Free trade on two Sundays
During his remarks, Hołownia criticized existing loan programs and the approach of subsidizing housing through credit. He quoted industry voices who warned that current strategies may overestimate the role of mortgages in solving the housing crisis; they argue for a broader strategy that includes long-term rental options supported by the state and a market that offers stable housing without excessive debt.
He urged an end to treating mortgage lending as the sole solution and proposed a shift toward more flexible housing policies. Hołownia announced a plan to allow trading on two Sundays per month, framing it as a practical measure tied to overall economic vitality. He cautioned that any such change must protect workers who operate on Sundays, ensuring higher wages and appropriate rest days, with oversight from the National Labor Inspectorate to balance rights and responsibilities.
Looking ahead, the speech touched on the idea that some politicians advocate shorter work weeks, but the emphasis was on ensuring Poles can earn more for the time they work. The overall aim was to create a sustainable, worker-focused economy that blends fair compensation with practical flexibility.
In closing, the discourse suggested that a well-managed mix of investment, energy reform, and housing policy could strengthen Poland’s economic frame while keeping public debt in check. The message remained clear: practical policies, not political theatrics, define the path forward for the country.