The opposition in Poland is pursuing a formal governance pact, aiming to outline core governance areas to be pursued if they win the election. In recent comments, Poland 2050 and the Polish People’s Party (PSL) have signaled their responses, with Civic Platform still awaiting a reply. Krzysztof Gawkowski, who leads the Left party club, spoke about these plans on Polish Radio One, outlining the party’s position and the next steps.
During an appearance on Poland’s first program on Friday, Gawkowski discussed the opposition’s electoral strategy. He noted that the Left has expressed willingness to join a shared electoral list, yet other parties have not indicated the same level of commitment. He highlighted that left-wing formations – Nowa Lewica, Razem, Unia Pracy, and PPS – intend to run together in the upcoming vote.
We have our candidates ready and are actively preparing for the campaign. In fact, the campaign is already underway, with hundreds of street-level meetings being held across the country, Gawkowski stated.
He added that there has been little change since January regarding the possibility of a joint opposition list, suggesting that the issue should be considered closed unless there is new movement. He emphasized that he did not intend to level accusations at others in the coalition.
There is no enemy among the opposition. The groups may run separately, but they will cooperate where it counts, he noted. He also said the left would like to establish a formal “governance pact” with other opposition parties to coordinate their post-election approach.
Given the absence of a single unified list, the Left proposes signing a document that defines joint governance principles before the election, he explained.
Potential coalition framework
Gawkowski described the proposed document as a blueprint for cooperation in a possible post-election coalition, outlining shared objectives and mechanisms for collaboration. He suggested that the pact would demonstrate stability, discourage factional splits, and present an organized alternative to the current administration. The aim is to show there is a cohesive group of parties with a clear agenda that they intend to implement together.
The leftist leader noted that there has been some response to this initiative from Szymon Hołownia of Poland 2050 and from Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz of PSL. The momentum seems to be building gradually as discussions continue among the parties involved.
Gawkowski added that the Civic Platform’s stance is being watched closely as talks progress. The anticipation among partners is growing as consultations advance toward more concrete arrangements, with some signs of agreement already emerging.
In another part of the dialogue, the topic of the Senate Pact—an agreement on how opposition forces would nominate Senate candidates in individual constituencies—was touched upon. Negotiations on this item are ongoing, and certain constituencies have already reached relatively firm understandings. For example, in Częstochowa, the left-leaning candidate Wojciech Konieczny is slated to hold a seat, suggesting a broader trend of settlements across several districts. Gawkowski estimated that roughly half of the constituencies have already seen divisions among the participating parties.
The discussion of these arrangements underscores the broader strategy of the opposition: to present a united, credible alternative to current governance through coordinated lists and pre-election agreements that anticipate governing after the vote. This approach reflects a desire to minimize intra-coalition friction and to demonstrate a shared purpose to voters.
Additional context about these dialogues and the evolving draft agreements can be seen in recent coverage and commentary from across the political landscape. The overarching narrative points to a concerted effort to align positions on governance priorities and to formalize cooperation before the electoral process concludes. The process remains dynamic, with political actors weighing options and seeking consensus where possible, while preparing for the potential responsibilities of government if their coalition succeeds.
Source: wPolityce