The left will field its own presidential candidate, confirmed Robert Biedroń, co-chair of the New Left, in an interview with PAP. He also cautioned that no formal decision about when a candidate would be unveiled had been finalized. Biedroń stressed that the plan for the upcoming year’s presidential contest would come from the party itself and that voters deserve a choice aligned with the left’s values and program.
In a separate exchange, PAP pressed Biedroń on the party’s strategy for next year’s race. The response echoed a cautious tone: a candidate would be announced when the party is ready, with no rush to declare prematurely.
The left will have its own presidential candidate. Our constituents deserve to be represented by someone who will stand up for their values and program
– the politician reiterated in a public setting, emphasizing the need for independent leadership rooted in left-wing priorities.
Asked when the official choice would be revealed, he replied: There is no decision yet on this matter, highlighting the careful planning underway behind the scenes.
Gawkowski does not rule out a joint candidate
Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, and vice-chairman of the New Left, spoke with Super Express about the idea of a common presidential candidate from the governing coalition. He acknowledged that such a variant is under consideration, noting that consolidation could be possible if it aligned with the broader political aims of the opposition and the country.
This possibility is being examined, he stated, as part of a broader conversation about how the left and its allies might shape the election landscape.
When asked for his personal view, Gawkowski said he believes the left should present its own candidate in the first round. He argued that opposition factions can compete, and that unity in the second round would be essential for any chance to defeat the ruling party. He added that a strong, credible candidate in the first round would maximize the coalition’s leverage in the runoff.
He stressed the practical aim: maintain solidarity across the opposition to influence the second-round dynamics, and avoid handing the race to the incumbent in the early stages. His remarks reflect a strategic preference for visible leadership in the initial ballot while keeping channels open for potential cross-party cooperation if circumstances change.
Equality Minister Katarzyna Kotula of the left reiterated on TVN24 that the left should present its own candidate in the presidential election, ideally a female one. She argued that focusing on a woman would strengthen the left’s public image and signal a commitment to progress on women’s rights and social equity. Kotula emphasized that a strong, recognizable candidate who has consistently championed left-wing values would energize supporters and attract a broader audience in the race ahead.
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Source: wPolityce [citation]