Claiming that a bold move against Poland 2050 would amount to political suicide, the party leader, Szymon Hołownia, insisted on RMF FM that his party is not an electoral pool for the Civic Platform. The message was clear: Poland 2050 aims to unite voters who reject the return to the pre-2015 political order.
Hołownia: We are not an electoral reservoir for PO
During the interview, Hołownia evaluated the social media activity by Civic Platform leaders and their supporters. He said the attempts to weaken Poland 2050 and the Third Way amounted to political suicide and would injure the broader opposition to the ruling United Right. He stressed that the party’s aspiration is to mobilize an electorate beyond the traditional players and to attract those unsatisfied with the 2015 status quo.
He asserted that a platform is needed, but not a platform in itself. If a party were to be a platform alone, it could enable the country to form a government singlehandedly, he suggested.
Hołownia argued that the existence of Poland 2050 and the Third Way serves as a safeguard against sudden elections in 2024, explaining that their supporters tend to favor free-market policies and are disillusioned with the United Right. He framed the broader political landscape as one where voters outside the core blocs could shift support toward a new center-right option.
He noted that those on the political spectrum understand a straightforward truth: either the Third Way gains strength or the United Right could seek a third term. This, he said, reflects the real dynamics facing the opposition.
The leader also commented on his absence from a Civic Coalition march in Warsaw, stating the decision was coordinated with Donald Tusk to better mobilize voters in rural areas. He highlighted that the largest shares of undecided voters often reside in rural communities and small towns, and explained why he and his interlocutors chose not to join the march. He added that conversations with the PO leadership clarified why the party would not participate.
Looking ahead, Hołownia indicated that if a coalition with the Civic Platform and the Left materializes, his party would focus on defense, energy, climate, and education policy. He stressed that climate resilience and public services would sit at the heart of any cooperative effort.
On the topic of current discourse, Hołownia remarked that it is not constructive to engage in crude exchanges or to share unhelpful rhetoric. He left open the question of his presidential bid and said the decision would come after the 2025 parliamentary elections.
Accident on the A1
In the wake of a recent A1 highway crash that claimed the lives of a family of three, Hołownia called for stronger law enforcement. He described the incident as a stark reminder of the impact of reckless driving and questioned how the responsible driver remained at large for an extended period. He advocated expanding the network of speed cameras, particularly in built-up areas, as a practical measure to deter violations.
Hołownia did not address the possibility of adopting a Scandinavian style model in Poland, where fines for certain offenses scale with the driver’s income. He stated his intent to compare different national systems and assess their effectiveness in reducing road harm and promoting road safety.
He spoke about the value of showing concrete policy solutions. One example he offered was the refinancing of visits to private hospitals by the National Health Fund to shorten wait times for specialist care. He framed healthcare as a constitutional obligation of the state and suggested linking increases in the minimum wage to productive negotiations with employers who would be willing to raise wages if tax burdens were lightened.
In closing, Hołownia emphasized the need for practical, measurable steps that address everyday concerns. He underscored the importance of a platform that communicates clear, policy-driven responses to the issues facing voters in Poland and across other democracies in North America. The focus remained on accountability, effective governance, and a campaigns that prioritize tangible improvements over rhetoric.