At Sunday’s electoral convention in Wrocław, the left presented its priorities for the upcoming local elections. The initiative, abbreviated SMS Lewicy, stands for School – Apartment – Hospital. Throughout the campaign, left-leaning politicians have signaled a focus on education, housing access, and health care as core issues for voters in the region and beyond.
During the gathering in Wrocław, organizers announced that more than 10,000 candidates from left-leaning lists would seek support from voters. Among the speakers was Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the head of the New Left, who framed the party’s demands for the forthcoming elections and underscored the plan to mobilize support across communities.
The left highlighted the importance of public services and everyday benefits that affect daily life. They described aims for strong daycare, robust hospitals, and well-funded schools. Public transport, affordable housing, and the preservation of dignified old age were cited as essential pillars of a well-functioning society. The message emphasized practical outcomes and reliable services as benchmarks for governance and residents’ quality of life.
– Delivered by Czarzasty.
“We don’t have to be afraid”
Senator Magdalena Biejat, a candidate for mayor of Warsaw, stated that after the October 15 elections, the political climate could shift to cooperative governance with no need for fear or constant conflict. She urged voters not to settle for the lesser evil and to consider a broader, policy-driven path forward, focusing on constructive change rather than party rivalry.
Her remarks framed Poland as a sizable nation in central Europe, with the capacity to support bold investments aimed at raising daily living standards for millions. She stressed that local authorities are closest to residents and that the election campaign should inform voters about the left’s commitments to education, housing, and health care—illustrating how these areas would benefit families and communities overall.
– Said Biejat.
Government with the Civic Coalition as a track record
Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, recalled policy goals advanced by the left that have become part of the current government’s agenda, including financing for in vitro fertilization and a helpline for children. He noted that the current administration’s composition is partly a result of past electoral support, emphasizing that the left has been part of the governing coalition and that this participation shapes ongoing public policy.
Gawkowski added that campaign rhetoric would avoid populist slogans and would instead present a clear record of what has been done and what is planned. He suggested the future agenda would unfold over the coming months and years, pointing to tangible steps already affecting local communities.
– He stated.
Other current government ministers who lead left-leaning parties also addressed the convention, including Krzysztof Śmiszek, Krzysztof Kukucki, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, and Katarzyna Kotula, highlighting the broad representation of the left within the administration and the emphasis on housing, education, and health services as central policy areas.
In assessment, public sentiment shows that Poles value functional schools, accessible housing, and well-equipped hospitals. Voters appear to want practical, nonpartisan improvements that affect daily life, regardless of whether policies are associated with the right or the left. The gathering suggests a continuing political emphasis on core public services and the direct benefits they deliver to households across Poland.
— End of coverage.