A Polish lawmaker, Krzysztof Gawkowski, publicly challenged Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, aiming to shape public perception of the government in the wake of a VAT restoration on essential foods. During an appearance on Polsat News, Gawkowski argued that the recent policy shift under Donald Tusk’s leadership would lead to higher prices for everyday groceries, urging viewers to consider the broader impact on household budgets.
He also emphasized that there are clear boundaries to the assistance offered by the state, stating that VAT on food should not be framed as a tax increase. In his view, the government’s decision to reintroduce value-added tax on food items does not constitute a revenue rise for the state, but rather a policy adjustment meant to align fiscal measures with economic needs.
Beyond economic policy, the deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs directed criticism at Mateusz Morawiecki, urging opponents to confront the facts and refrain from misleading statements. The remarks included a push for accountability and a call for greater transparency in political messaging.
In the same public remarks, Gawkowski weighed in on local politics by addressing the upcoming Warsaw city elections. He used the opportunity to critique the Civic Platform candidate, urging voters to consider an endorsement for Magdalena Biejat in the forthcoming local vote. The remarks were part of a broader strategy to mobilize support for a candidate aligned with his faction’s priorities for the capital city.
The public discourse surrounding these statements reflects ongoing competition among political parties to define policy outcomes and influence voter perception ahead of municipal elections. Attribution: wPolityce.