Paweł Kukiz, the leader of Kukiz’15, called for an overhaul of Poland’s electoral law. He proposed eliminating the immunities of parliamentarians and senators and introducing a mandatory citizens’ referendum after collecting one million signatures, saying these changes should become law. He urged colleagues in the Civic Platform to prepare the necessary bills now.
Asked about his potential role in a future opposition, Kukiz explained in the PAP Studio that he did not align with those who attacked him for years through certain media outlets he described as biased. He noted that his stance would be difficult to reconcile with opponents who had historically spurned him.
He emphasized that in the current Sejm he would push to fulfill several old promises from 2004-2005, including single-member constituencies, the abolition of parliamentary and senatorial immunities, and the introduction of a citizens’ referendum triggered by a million signatures. The aim would be to compel the Sejm to hold such a referendum, pointing out that the Civic Platform has long included these demands in its programs.
The politician observed that PiS has incorporated these demands into its agenda, while the Civic Platform has often claimed a desire to advance them but has lacked a constitutional majority. This, he argued, creates a window of opportunity for action.
At present, he argued, the combination of 194 PiS MPs and 157 Platform MPs yields a constitutional majority, suggesting that colleagues from the Platform should stay alert and prepare legislation to modify the electoral law, remove immunities, and establish a genuine citizens’ referendum.
Kukiz added that he would push to ensure that the Platform fulfills not only the commitments from the last election but also the earlier demands that the party reportedly submitted decades ago and had not yet realized.
In a separate note, Kukiz reaffirmed his stance on European Union matters. He expressed support for the EU and even for potential federalization in the distant future, but stressed that Poland must become an equal partner first. He argued Poland would need around ten years to align with Germany and France, provided it adopts sound economic policies without adopting the euro for now.
On the topic of EU reform, he referenced the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs and a vote regarding changes to the EU’s founding Treaties, including the possibility of ending the unanimity requirement in the Council in sixty-five policy areas. He warned that such reforms could drive toward EU federalization and cautioned that a significant portion of Poles might resist that shift.
He reiterated his view that true federalization would require equal standing among member states and used the metaphor of a marriage where unequal conditions can undermine harmony. He warned that economic disparities could aggravate conflicts within a union, should reforms proceed too quickly for some countries to keep pace.
Looking ahead, Kukiz argued that Poland would need another decade to become a fully equal partner with Germany and France, contingent on robust economic governance and the selective use of monetary tools. He cautioned that the current moment may be too soon for sweeping changes.
Regarding alliances, Kukiz stated that no formal contracts had been signed with Law and Justice. He described his political stance as right-wing and patriotic, noting that if he joined a broader group, it would be within a right-wing configuration rather than a post-communist alliance.
He recalled an earlier proposal to part ways with the Law and Justice slate, but said he had required the inclusion of several of his demands in the Law and Justice program. When Law and Justice implemented those requirements, he accepted a role on a few lists for Kukiz’15 elected representatives.
Kukiz stressed that without the inclusion of his demands, his participation in the Sejm would be unlikely. When pressed about personal honor, he declined to frame his involvement in terms of honor and instead emphasized his commitment to a right-wing, patriotic worldview learned from upbringing.
He noted that Kukiz, who previously ran on the PiS list in Opole, secured a mandate with more than forty-three thousand votes. Alongside him, colleagues from Kukiz’15 and other allied figures were also seated in the Sejm, reflecting a broader network involved in recent political activity.
Source materials and coverage have been attributed to national outlets reporting on these remarks, with ongoing coverage from broadcasters and political commentary programs. The reporting organizations noted the complex dynamics between Kukiz’15, PiS, and the Civic Platform as Poland navigates potential electoral reforms and European Union questions.
This summary reflects discussions reported in recent political coverage and presents the statements in a cohesive, consolidated form for readers seeking clarity on Kukiz’s positions and proposals.