Giertych seeks a Senate bid
Roman Giertych, a former deputy prime minister and minister of national education who led the League of Polish Families and has been out of politics since 2007 while working as a lawyer, announced on social media his intention to run for the Senate. He plans to stand for the Senate from his own committee in the Poznań district and indicated that he would rely on support from opposition groups involved in the Senate Pact.
In a RMF FM interview, Włodzimierz Czarzasty stated plainly that Roman Giertych is not, and will not be, reported as part of the Senate pact. He explained his understanding of the current state of the pact, noting that 254 names appeared in the original plan, but the framework is now in a different phase. Czarzasty emphasized that Giertych was not nominated and that there were no arrangements or filings suggesting that in a potential district where Giertych would run, the pact would not present a candidate. He asserted with responsibility that the Senate pact would put forward candidates in all 100 districts and that for independents a mutual party endorsement or a senatorial pact could be arranged.
“No one has reported Roman Giertych and no one will report him,” said Czarzasty. He added that the left would not back Mr. Giertych or Mr. Petru, explaining that responsibility for those decisions may fall elsewhere.
Other notes from the discourse highlighted public sentiment, including a poll showing 73 percent of respondents do not want Giertych back in politics, and discussions about the possible trajectory of the opposition with regard to Giertych and Petru. There were also mentions of the idea that Giertych and Budka might be involved in future parliamentary dynamics depending on regional considerations and political alignments.
In related coverage, there were references to potential opposition directions and debates about the feasibility and scope of the Senate pact in light of new political realities. These items reflect the evolving strategy as parties consider cooperation and mutual support within the framework of the pact and broader electoral tactics. (Citation: wPolityce)
Cooperation talks after the elections
Czarzasty also weighed in on the course of the opposition’s future alignment following recent events surrounding Szymon Hołownia and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. He stressed that a joint opposition list would not be the immediate outcome because those leaders had shown no interest in that arrangement. The focus, he said, is to unite forces to avoid intra-opposition attacks during the campaign and to ensure a possible transition to government after a victory. He urged voters to understand that their votes would not be wasted regardless of the specific opposition slate chosen. The message emphasized the urgency of a coordinated approach and the desire to maintain momentum after marches and public demonstrations. (Citation: wPolityce)
The deputy speaker of the Sejm outlined a scenario in which cooperation could be forged through a formal agreement. He proposed a pact that would constrain parties from attacking one another during the campaign and would pave the way for a united stance after the election. The idea is to demonstrate seriousness to supporters and to translate electoral support into governance if the opposition gains power. (Citation: wPolityce)
Czarzasty noted that the left has long advocated for cooperation, and the envisioned parliamentary pact would serve as a concrete step toward that goal. It would not only reduce internal competitive tensions but would also establish a framework for post-election governance in the event of a win. (Citation: wPolityce)
The draft pact, which had been presented to other opposition leaders, continued to circulate and was discussed publicly. The aim was to take another significant step toward coherent collaboration among opposition forces. (Citation: wPolityce)
Supporters and observers were encouraged to view the march as a demonstration of openness and a signal that the opposition recognizes the need to present a united front while respecting different political identities. The emphasis remained on a constructive path to electoral success without fracturing the broader alliance. (Citation: wPolityce)
In sum, the prevailing sentiment from Czarzasty emphasized cooperation, shared goals, and a clear plan to refrain from mutual electoral antagonism while seeking a stable government if the opposition emerges victorious. The path forward centers on negotiation, principled collaboration, and timely decisions that would align with voter expectations and democratic processes. (Citation: wPolityce)
Source: wPolityce