In Łęczna on Friday, former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki described the upcoming local government elections as a signal to those in power. He argued that the current situation shows increasing lawlessness and the disregard for the law, and he urged voters to respond with decisiveness at the polls.
During a meeting with residents, he reflected on the years of his leadership, highlighting infrastructure development and a reduction in unemployment as key achievements. He also outlined the PiS party’s plans for the future and criticized the present government for what he described as ineffective policies.
Morawiecki reiterated his desire for the next local elections to serve as a stern warning to authorities, noting concerns about fraud and lawlessness that he believes are taking root. He asserted that the governing coalition had not fully delivered on its promises, describing them as not well implemented.
He framed the party’s electoral message with a symbolic contrast: the Polish people, he said, wanted to give a yellow card but instead delivered a red card. He urged voters to issue at least an orange or red card in the upcoming elections to clearly oppose current policies.
Morawiecki criticized Europe’s trajectory, arguing that it risks drifting toward something resembling Belarus rather than remaining a free, democratic partner. He stated that this resistance should be heard more loudly and clearly.
When asked how PiS candidates for local offices would be approved, Morawiecki explained that decisions would come from lower levels, through provincial and district structures, rather than a central selection at the party’s headquarters in Warsaw.
He noted that the most scrutinized elections for the party would be the regional council votes. Those lists, he said, would be reviewed at the regional level, with the regional councils serving as a key barometer of whether the party could claim a significant victory or suffer a notable setback.
Morawiecki criticized the ruling coalition for fostering division instead of reconciliation. He accused the government of violating the law in an outright fashion and argued that the era of expanding freedom has been replaced, in his view, by elements of state diktat and a form of compelled democracy cloaked in democratic mechanisms.
The former prime minister’s comments emphasized a call for active citizen participation in the next elections and a demand for accountability from those currently in power. The discussions in Łęczna highlighted a broader message about governance, democracy, and the role of elections as a check on leadership.
As the electoral timetable progresses, observers will watch how these statements shape voter expectations and party strategy. The upcoming local elections are framed by Morawiecki as a crucial moment for evaluating governance, legitimacy, and the direction of national policy in the regions.
Source observations indicate continued coverage of PiS’s policy critique and electoral strategy, reflecting ongoing political debate about governance, accountability, and the balance between democratic norms and political power.