This remark frames the opposition as pursuing an anti-Polish policy, with occasional hints of pro-German or pro-Russian sentiment, as stated by Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski in an interview with Maciej Wolny on wPolsce.pl. The comment centers on Donald Tusk’s decision to include Michał Kołodziejczak and Bogusław Woloszański on KO electoral lists.
Kołodziejczak and Woloszański on KO lists
The leading candidates on the Civic Coalition lists in the Łódź Voivodeship included Dariusz Joński, the former head of the regional SLD, running from constituency No. 9; Cezary Tomczyk, a KO member and former government spokesman for PO-PSL in constituency No. 11 in Sieradz; and Bogusław Wołoszański, a historian and former TVP journalist, running in the Piotrków Trybunalski district. The latter is noted as having past associations with the communist secret police in the era of the People’s Republic of Poland.
In Konin district, Michał Kołodziejczak, the leader of AgroUnion, opens the KO slate for Sejm, while Tomasz Piotr Nowak — the district’s currently sole KO MP — will stand from the second position in the same list.
Kołodziejczak criticized the Polish government for severing trade ties with Russia and urged the United States to take a strong stance. In response to these points, the deputy justice minister asserted that actions already seen within Donald Tusk’s circle reflect a reset in relations with Russia by the entire Civic Platform and allied groups in times of change with Moscow.
There is concern that Putin and Medvedev might influence Polish security decisions if past policies were revisited. Statements suggest that Tusk could resign from key defense commitments or from maintaining a robust American military presence in Poland, which would affect national defense against Russian missiles. Those concerns were linked to Kołodziejczak’s remarks before the U.S. embassy and to broader questions about an anti-Russian policy and a stance on Russian trade, argued as potentially revealing a dangerous direction for the country.
Marcin Romanowski underscored these points, describing them as part of a broader pattern observed by opponents of the current government.
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Romanowski commented on Wołoszański’s presence on the KO lists, describing it as part of a pattern he characterizes as a continuation of past conduct involving cooperation with security services and a link to the former Polish authorities. He argued that this history reflects a recurring theme of actors connected to censorship and state power during the communist era resurfacing in contemporary political life.
That assessment ties to broader remarks about the influence of former era figures on present political demonstrations and public sentiment. The deputy head of the Justice Ministry called this a sign of the ongoing influence of the past on today’s political landscape, framing it as a test of national memory and civic integrity.
—s Additional commentary— Highlights regarding Wołoszański’s past and contemporary role in public discourse are noted in response to questions about the integrity and reliability of KO candidates as the electoral campaign unfolds.
In this context, attention centers on the presence of Wołoszański among KO candidates and the implications for public trust in the electoral process. Observers are invited to weigh the balance between historical associations and current political service, especially in light of ongoing debates about democratic norms and the influence of long-prevailing power networks.
Attempts to undermine the validity of elections
The discussion extended to the perceived threats to the electoral process in Poland. The matter centers on the authority of the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs to decide electoral validity. When asked whether there is fear that this decision could be undermined, the State Secretary for Justice emphasized that such fears are very real.
There is concern about the potential for external influence, particularly in light of European institutions challenging disciplinary mechanisms. The deputy minister argued that this risk is tangible and not merely speculative, noting that such arguments could be leveraged by influential foreign actors to question Poland’s democratic decisions.
The interview concluded with remarks about the involvement of Western actors in Polish political life and the possibility that foreign capitals might attempt to sway Poland’s internal governance. The deputy minister reiterated that foreign interference in Poland’s democratic choices must be avoided.
— emphasizes Deputy Minister of Justice Marcin Romanowski in an interview with Maciej Wolny on wPolsce.pl television.
Source: wPolityce