In a speech delivered at a convention in Gorzów Wielkopolski, PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński urged a lot of discussion about opponents in the campaign. He noted that the rivals offered no concrete programs, only attacks on PiS. He argued that symmetry in political debate was warranted and claimed there was material to discuss, pointing to statements by Donald Tusk about the potential introduction of German orders in Poland.
Tusk on German orders
Kaczyński referenced actions attributed to Tusk in Piła, where the PO leader criticized Prime Minister Morawiecki for what he described as a mess in the economy. He alleged that certain regions in Poland remained more influenced by Western culture. The speaker framed the issue as a call for an elementary order in politics, implying that a win in the elections would allow a restoration of order across foreign, European, and economic policy, the tax system, and the judiciary. He asserted that Poland faced a chaotic situation and that restoring order was essential. He criticized Morawiecki for what he called a mockery of a Polish Order concept and pledged that his side would pursue an orderly path if given power.
– quoted from remarks attributed to Donald Tusk in Piła.
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The remarks prompted reflection on historical memory. The notion of German orders conjured images of past partitions and the long struggle for Polish self-rule. The speaker warned against viewing this as a straightforward cleanup, recalling the years when Poles lost fundamental rights and Germanization occurred. While acknowledging history, he suggested that the focus should be on reparations and the duties owed to Poland for past injustices. He noted that Tusk had spoken little on reparations tied to those historical orders and implied it served as an area ripe for clarification. The speaker argued that any honest discussion should address the monetary reparations associated with eight years of governance, urging a transparent reckoning with the past.
– attributed remarks about the German orders and their impact onPolish society were attributed to Kaczyński in Gorzów.
The speech also highlighted the German order as something linked to what he described as the actions of Tusk’s government. He cited examples such as the dissolution of shipyards and wage conditions in earlier periods, arguing that Polish workers faced very low pay and limited social protections. The PiS leader contended that these policies reflected a broader pattern of governance during the German order era, and he asserted that the nation had to avoid repeating such approaches. He emphasized that in his view, Poland did not bow to external leadership during the eight years of PiS governance, insisting that the country ruled itself and that the outcome was a stronger, more resilient economy and state finances.
He characterized the period as one of recovery and emphasized that the policies of that time laid the groundwork for expansive social programs and local development. He argued that even in the face of crises, the country achieved notable economic growth and macro stability, pointing to a GDP increase as evidence. The speaker asserted that these gains underlined the need to resist any policy direction perceived as submissive to external influence.
In closing, the speaker warned that a policy alignment described as German order would undermine Poland’s sovereignty and economic independence. He asserted that political forces favoring such an approach did not serve the interests of ordinary Poles and urged voters to consider the long-term consequences of adopting external templates for national governance. The message was clear: a return to self-rule and a focus on Polish interests were presented as the surest path to stability and growth in the country’s political and economic life.
And these German orders were described as the governments of Tusk and the broader governing coalition that, in the view of the speaker, led to a period of perceived mismanagement. The emphasis was on demonstrating outcomes that, in his view, harmed public finances and curtailed Poland’s economic potential. The discussion framed the eight-year period as a time of significant reckoning, with claims that the country had managed to reverse the worst effects of prior economic policies and to set a course for social policy and local development that would help the nation confront future crises responsibly.
According to the speaker, Poland’s well-being depended on resisting any notion of returning to a German-ordered structure. He urged supporters to recognize the risks of such a shift and to focus on policies rooted in Polish interests and national self-determination. The overarching message was a call for accountability, transparent economic planning, and a commitment to protecting Polish sovereignty in domestic and international affairs.
Source: wPolityce