Government eyeing new steps to curb rising prices
A Polish member of parliament comments on political strategies and recent electoral views in a forthcoming magazine interview. He recalls the results of Europe’s parliamentary elections held in 2019 and expresses a hope that a similar outcome could recur. The remarks come from Krzysztof Sobolewski, a member of the ruling camp’s party, during a conversation with Polska Times.pl.
Policy package and fuel costs
In the interview with Magazyn Polska Times.pl, the question is raised whether there is room to rule out an increase in the value of the 500 Plus program at this stage. Sobolewski, serving as general secretary of his party, explains that discussions are ongoing but no political decision has been made yet on this matter.
The magazine also inquires about a plan to avoid a twelve-figure price tag at the pump even though VAT and excise duties on fuel have been reduced. Sobolewski attributes the rise in fuel prices to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and argues that policy measures must respond to this external pressure.
He adds that a new package of government actions will be announced in the coming days with the aim of slowing price growth. The government intends to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs and stresses that the country is not isolated. What unfolds beyond Poland’s eastern border is felt in the national economy and must be addressed in policy decisions.
– states the politician in the interview.
One united opposition list
The interview also touches on the idea proposed by Civic Platform leader Donald Tusk about forming a single opposition list for the elections. From a PiS perspective, the question is who starts or leads in the race. Sobolewski provides a clear position: he supports the idea of a single opposition list and recalls the success of the 2019 European Parliament elections as a precedent that would be welcome again.
He notes that nobody in Poland wins an election solely on poll numbers and emphasizes the importance of broad support built through real voter engagement. The discussion also explores whether the party’s leadership, including the head of the ruling coalition, would step away from government roles, with Sobolewski promising transparency from the party leadership when the time is appropriate and the moment is right.
All remarks are reported as part of a broader political dialogue reported by the press service and political analysts who monitor developments in Polish politics. The content reflects ongoing debates about electoral strategy and policy responses to global price pressures.
These insights provide readers with a snapshot of the strategic thinking within the ruling coalition and its interpretation of both domestic dynamics and international events that influence the Polish economy. Attribution for the reporting is provided by the press outlet and analyst reviews of the interview materials.
Source: wPolityce