They stated they are not intimidated by the electoral threshold, while taking the situation seriously. The aim is clear: to secure a double-digit result and reach third place, because the shape of the future government will hinge on that outcome, according to a guest on Polsat News’ program Graffiti on Wednesday morning. The broadcast also touched on the formal start of the election campaign, the referendum, and the unsettling March 4 for the Third Way coalition.
Regarding the October 15 election date, the PSL leader said it was a date everyone had anticipated.
We are prepared to register the Election Commission of the Third Way Coalition. These are the next few days – today, tomorrow, he noted when asked about the registration timeline.
What matters is not who registers first, but who finishes first. The most critical goal is to finish in third place, he argued.
Kosinak-Kamysz: We are not afraid of the threshold trap
Asked whether fear of the classic 2015 scenario—when a left-wing coalition failed to enter parliament while PiS held a coalition majority—lingers, Kosiniak-Kamysz said those concerns do not apply to the Third Way.
Analysis has been thorough. Recent weeks featured a deep dive into electoral odds, he stated.
Everything suggests the coalition has prepared well for this vote, and the coalition committee’s structure is seen as a legitimate arrangement that gives two political formations and their partners a fair chance at delivering a solid result, the PSL president added.
There is no fear of the threshold, he said, though the situation is taken seriously. The goal remains to achieve a double-digit result and secure third place because that will shape the future government’s composition.
Finishing third would prevent PiS and the Confederation from wielding power alone. Conversely, a third place for Confederation would align with a coalition with PiS. The third position, therefore, carries substantial importance, he argued.
When asked what would happen if the threshold is not met, the PSL leader urged mutual support in opposition and avoiding interference. He called for not tripping each other up and respecting one another as they move toward the platform, toward the left, and toward opposition formations, acting with ethics and fairness regardless of others’ conduct.
Junimars – nice, but hurt the opposition
The PSL leader was questioned about the June 4 march, during which the Civic Coalition largely ignored the Third Way and did not permit them to address protesters. In the aftermath, polls swung in favor of the Left and the Third Way but with unexpected results. The opposition group at that time faced sharp criticism.
He expressed strong frustration with the opposition, suggesting that no opposition coalition would be able to form a government after June 4. While the event drew large crowds and broad attention, its political impact diverged from expectations.
March 1 October – KO party, not all of the opposition
The march on October 1 clearly had an impact, though not necessarily for every opposition faction. It was described as a move by the Civic Coalition’s Election Committee rather than a unified opposition effort. Whether Kosiniak-Kamysz would participate in this march remained a point of debate.
He outlined a campaign plan and a march toward victory. He described the path as the Third Way, not a shortcut, but a climb that goes upstream to reach the source, arguing that only then would purpose and momentum make sense.
Third Way campaign costs
On the funding for this ascent, the PSL chairman said the campaign funds were ready. The resources, he noted, are modest compared with those of the two leading parties. Lists are being revised, and every candidate must contribute to their campaign in line with the coalition agreement, including party and election commission roles that involve fundraising efforts. Kosiniak-Kamysz also announced that nearly a thousand people would stand for the Sejm and Senate on behalf of the Third Way.
Revisions to the lists are underway, he added, and the Third Way will not wait until the final day to announce the lists, promising there will be surprises.
Senate pact without Giertych
The Senate pact is in place and closed, with a few names yet to be confirmed in the coming days. The coalition aims for 60–65 seats in the Senate, a target they describe as the intended result of the pact. The discussion also touched on Roman Giertych and his status in the Senate slate, noting that he is not on the lists for the pact.
There were various analyses and commentaries about the evolving political landscape during the campaign cycle. The narrative around the Senate arrangement and potential shifts in lineups was a recurring topic in the coverage.
These reflections captured the sense of strategic positioning ahead of the October vote, underscoring the emphasis on coalition dynamics, accountability, and ethical competition as contestants marshal resources and seek to shape the parliamentary majority.