In the closing days before Poland’s parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki cautions in the new issue of the weekly Sieci that Donald Tusk represents a serious threat to the country. If Tusk wins, Morawiecki argues, poverty could resurface, migration could surge, the military and state institutions might be hollowed out, and national assets could be handed over for private gain.
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“Tusk will destroy Poland”
The government leader speaks with Jacek and Michał Karnowski about why Donald Tusk’s approach could jeopardize Poland. The conversation revisits events depicted in the TVP series Reset, including an alleged 2011 cooperation agreement between Polish and Russian services, marked by a note saying Consent: Donald Tusk.
According to Morawiecki, a strong, self-reliant Polish army is not desired by the opposition because it signals independence and resilience in the face of Russia. He contends that fear of Moscow is exploited by Tusk to argue for surrendering to Germany and aligning more with Brussels.
The Prime Minister also warns that the opposition will not hesitate to overhaul social policy and that Tusk’s rule might worsen finances for seniors and families.
Morawiecki asserts that the government can guarantee stability: guarantees in place, financial diligence visible to the European Commission, rating agencies, and financial markets. He claims the budget is solid and that any claim to the contrary would be a political ploy aimed at discrediting governance.
– explains Morawiecki.
“Hell on Berlin’s Orders”
Marek Pyza and Marcin Wikło discuss the EU migration policy and Poland’s position against accepting migrant relocation. They note that the lack of consensus among Poles in a referendum could empower the Polish state to resist Brussels more effectively.
Journalists point out that during a European Parliament debate on the migration pact last week, Poland and Hungary were the only countries to oppose it.
Beata Szydło recalls earlier proposals heard in 2016 and notes that a new migration crisis could bring thousands of illegal migrants to Europe, with human smugglers and NGOs from Germany funding such activity. She reiterates that Poland will not agree to accepting illegal migrants or relocating them, nor to compensations for those relocated. Patryk Jaki cites troubling crime trends among migrants.
– written by Wikło and Pyza.
Wikło and Wikło point out that Donald Tusk has not taken a clear stand on migration and relocation. If he comes to power, he might use pressure again, arguing that Poland cannot stand apart from European solidarity.
As a result, the country could see continued relocation of illegal migrants along the Vistula river route. The Brussels mechanism in place now may not solve the underlying problems and could even boost smugglers’ turnover. Poland under liberal governance might resist less, and public discussion about welcoming Ukrainians could fail to address broader pressures. Some see it as a capitulation.
– noted in the article.
“Political Mascots”
In the piece Political Mascots, Konrad Kołodziejski comments on the political involvement of Polish artists, reflecting on a march organized by PO in Warsaw and Jerzy Owsiak’s public political signals.
Poland’s streets were visibly filled with posters for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The message, framed as a fight against sepsis, seemed to many to be a prioritization of political campaigning over purely charitable aims. Owsiak’s political alignment was evident to observers.
– Kołodziejski’s assessment.
The author observes that Owsiak’s activities may no longer be defensible as simply charitable health work, given the surrounding political dynamics.
After the campaign, questions linger about whether funds will be redirected to a new political effort.
– noted by the columnist.
Kołodziejski also notes the presence of Polish celebrities at the event, including Małgorzata Ostrowska, Majka Jeżowska, and Kuba Sienkiewicz. The gathering, accompanied by Donald Tusk and PO leaders, performed an old, sentimental song from a classic repertoire that drew strong reactions from audiences and left some observers uneasy.
– Kołodziejski’s commentary.
What else is in “Network”?
The issue also highlights articles by Jan Rokita, Stanisław Janecki, Jakub Augustyn Maciejewski, Dorota Łosiewicz, Aleksandra Rybińska, Marek Budzisz, and Grzegorz Górny. Topics range from election dynamics to security and regional politics.
Readers are also invited to view Michał Karnowski’s interview with Prof. Adam Glapiński, President of the National Bank of Poland, and to read pieces by Goran Andrijanić and Dr. Milena Kindziuk, among others, discussing civic duties and national safety. Additional commentary comes from Krzysztof Feusette, Dorota Łosiewicz, Bronisław Wildstein, Andrzej Rafał Potocki, Marta Kaczyńska-Zielińska, Samuel Pereira, Alina Czerniakowska, Wiktor Świętlik, Piotr Cywiński, and Katarzyna Zybertowicz.
Further content in Sieci’s latest issue includes online access for Friends Network subscribers and a note about the wPolsce.pl television program.
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Attribution: wPolityce