Hate, hostility and division—that is the narrative some political voices in the coalition led by Donald Tusk appear to offer. The Civic Platform released a social media spot that attacks the Law and Justice government over its handling of the coronavirus period. Elżbieta Polak, a former Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship, known for controversial claims about mercury in the Oder and for questions raised about the provincial traffic center in Gorzów, has been accused of spreading misinformation about PiS politicians.
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Even as Tusk has repeatedly described his government’s plan as a framework of “100 details for the first 100 days,” occasional remarks hint at funding gaps, grandiose ambitions, or simply metaphorical language. Some voices argue that these features may extend across the entire term. To date, the coalition has issued numerous criticisms of the Law and Justice government and has signaled intentions to hold it to account.
A spot proposing additional settlements appeared on the Civic Platform’s social channels. The central figure in the message was Elżbieta Polak, the former Lubusz Marshal, who has been linked to questions about mercury in the Oder and irregularities at the WORD center in Gorzów.
In a recording that drew wide attention, the MP expressed that the Law and Justice administration bore responsibility for a series of failings during the pandemic and for the deaths of many Polish citizens. Poland!
During the pandemic, 6.5 million Poles fell ill and 120,000 died. The government, critics argue, did not declare a state of emergency yet spent billions on equipment that proved insufficient. Fourteen temporary hospitals were opened at a substantial cost. The speaker asserted that the government should be held accountable for the preventable losses suffered by families and communities.
– said Elżbieta Polak.
Public discourse online
Users on X Platform reacted to the Civic Platform spot.
Should the PiS platform sue the Civic Platform for this spot? Some observers suggest that attributing nationwide deaths to a single party may be an overstatement…
– wrote Adriaan Borecki.
During the pandemic, questions were raised about the role of hospital management and resource allocation under Polak’s oversight as marshal. Critics argued that decisions about staff, funding, and treatment strategies deserved scrutiny and honest self-reflection. Some urged accountability for decisions tied to mercury claims and related controversy.
– emphasized Marek Surmacz.
Others urged that the focus should remain on evaluating the accuracy of all statements rather than personal attacks.
– urged a commentator.
Some readers questioned whether the rhetoric would be tempered with evidence-based analysis and balanced reporting.
There were calls to avoid elevating misinformation and to seek clarifications on any disputed points about public health measures and hospital administration.
– noted another online commenter.
One reader warned that policy discussions should avoid widening divisions and instead emphasize concrete steps and verifiable data.
– added an observer.
Some commenters pointed out the potential for political theater to distract from real issues facing the health system and local governance.
– observed a civic commentator.
Public discourse also touched on hypothetical scenarios about future public health measures, debating how leadership might respond to ongoing challenges and what standards should guide decision-making during a health crisis.
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Source: wPolityce