“This is another example, another manifestation of the total arrogance of this government toward society and the protesting farmers,” remarked Prof. Krzysztof Szczucki. The expressed concern came as the head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration commented on the anticipated March 6 protest, noting that farmers would not drive tractors into the center of Warsaw. The exchange highlighted deep tensions between farmers, political leadership, and wider public sentiment in Poland. When officials speak of venues and routes for demonstrations, it often triggers a broader conversation about civil rights, public safety, and the cadence of civic dissent.
On Wednesday, March 6, another farmers’ demonstration is planned for the capital, drawing attention from residents, local businesses, and nationwide observers. The event is being watched closely as it unfolds in a city center with dense traffic and administrative routines that must accommodate mass gatherings.
Will violence be used against farmers?
Marcin Kierwiński, head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, stated in an interview with Radio Zet that tractors would not enter the center of Warsaw that day, because the capital prohibits the movement of such vehicles through its core. “I am convinced that farmers understand that public support for this protest depends on the form it takes,” he said, signaling a desire to avoid clashes while emphasizing rules that govern urban demonstrations. His comments reflect a common theme in many protests: the balance between voicing grievances and maintaining public order, especially in a central urban environment.
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Krzysztof Szczucki offered his perspective on Kierwiński’s statement, underscoring a broader debate about government attitude toward rural demonstrators and the methods considered acceptable for public expression.
This situation is described by observers as another instance of perceived government overreach toward citizens and organized protest. The memory lingers of earlier confrontations in which farmers and local residents faced force and heavy-handed responses during attempts to raise concerns with regional authorities. Critics point to heavy police presence and the potential for escalation as factors that could undermine the credibility of the protest and erode trust in public institutions. In this view, the central question becomes whether open dialogue and negotiated solutions can replace punitive or dismissive postures.
— said the PiS MP.
There is a strong call for constructive dialogue with farmers and a plan that benefits rural communities and food security. The emphasis is on finding common ground, clarifying intentions, and avoiding unnecessary confrontation that could derail the broader policy conversation around agriculture, trade, and rural livelihoods.
This is what Tusk should do
Szczucki also addressed a draft resolution submitted to the Sejm by Law and Justice. The proposal touches on several policy levers meant to shape the agricultural sector’s future in Poland and its relations with wider European initiatives.
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The discussion includes calls for closer scrutiny of imports, potential support for domestic grain production, and a reexamination of policy instruments that influence farmers’ profitability and market access. Critics argue that these ideas should be accompanied by practical mechanisms that protect farmers from volatility while ensuring consumer stability. The dialogue also considers the broader framework of European Union initiatives and how national strategies can coexist with regional commitments.
– noted Krzysztof Szczucki.
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Source: wPolityce