Roman Giertych will depart from the obwarzanek near Poznań, and the news came with a mix of impatience and surprise. For months he has raised a chorus of criticism against the United Right, recalling his controversial history with anti-EU stances, its ties to Russia, and his leadership of the All-Polish Youth. Today opposition voices face a new question: what does Roman Giertych truly mean for them?
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The start of Roman Giertych seems to have taken Jadwiga Rotnicka, a former senator from the district, by surprise after she reportedly promised him support.
The speaker shared a belief in the words of President Donald Tusk, indicating that she is awaiting individual conversations about the candidate lists. She noted that she is guided by the will and promise of Donald Tusk and that the agreement on who would begin remains valid unless another signal is given.
The phrase that Tusk’s word is trusted may appear like a sketch from a cabaret, yet it signals that the well-known patron secured support, while Donald Tusk or his circle offered Giertych a cautious but hopeful nod. The question of why this occurred lingers: Giertych has championed positions that liberals often oppose, and his entry into the election has already drawn criticism from the left. Does anyone truly find this surprising? Consider Giertych’s earlier actions from January of this year.
The move by the left to ban confession for young people complicates a joint list plan. Adding radical and clearly unconstitutional demands by post-Communist party leaders makes a joint campaign increasingly unlikely.
Giertych took to Twitter to express his stance.
At the same time, the self-described symmetry advocates claim they were right as usual. The reception toward Giertych in their circle is mixed. He is viewed by some as a polarizing figure, and his supporters frequently engage in heated online exchanges, including threats and condemnations. The broader media, Hołownia, Kosiniak-Kamysz, and other opposition voters who have not aligned with Giertych or his circle, face continued pressure from certain online factions.
Why is Giertych still in the conversation, and who benefits from his presence? The straightforward answer remains: often, no one benefits in practical terms. The coalition around him is focused on building a social media network intended to influence online impressions. Whether they translate into real voter gains is uncertain, and the dynamics around Giertych’s influence can be volatile and divisive. Even last week’s Poznań edition of a major newspaper hinted that no clear candidate from the opposition was eager to run against him. The absence of a strong challenger in the Poznań district suggests that four years of senatorial immunity could be a significant factor for him.
So what has changed in the stance of Tusk and his team? It could be that Giertych has information about important opposition figures, information that might be used to their detriment. After all, his past representations include associations with Donald Tusk and intimate knowledge of some internal party plans and thoughts. Or perhaps the concern lies in online factions that could mobilize against any challenger who questions the status of the so-called guru who resides in an Italian villa and claims a privileged right to a senate seat. The situation underscores the fragility within the opposition environment and the risks associated with online militias that try to undermine confidence in key figures and the wider leadership.