Michał Kołodziejczak stands firm in his beliefs, never wavering from his ideals. If influence or a quick path to power had tempted him toward PiS, it would have happened long ago. The prevailing view that Poland will only see progress once PiS loses power resonated strongly with the head of the KO parliamentary club, Borys Budka, when he spoke on TVN24 on a recent Wednesday.
On that day, viewers learned about Kołodziejczak’s potential position on the KO electoral list, a topic raised after Donald Tusk announced the Agrounia leader’s inclusion at a National Council meeting. It was indicated that Michał Kołodziejczak would run for the Sejm from the first spot in Konin.
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Every vote aimed at removing PiS from power holds significant weight and should not be wasted. Budka underscored his belief that Kołodziejczak’s resolve and shared priorities for Poland align closely, making a future without PiS difficult to imagine.
When pressed about whether KO trusted Kołodziejczak to stay independent from PiS, Budka replied that if Kołodziejczak had any intention of joining PiS, such a shift would have occurred long ago.
The KO leader described Kołodziejczak as a principled advocate for Poland’s rural areas, noting that he has never compromised his values. Budka stressed that every vote against PiS matters and that Kołodziejczak’s credibility as a champion for farmers strengthens the coalition’s rural platform.
According to Budka, Kołodziejczak’s collaboration with Agrounia complements KO’s efforts on agricultural policy and rural development. He added that a healthy partnership across villages, small towns, larger towns, and urban centers is essential for any broad political project.
Budka pointed to KO’s willingness to field a wide electoral slate, mentioning that Kołodziejczak, along with others with diverse viewpoints, was highlighted by Donald Tusk during the National Council gathering.
Attention also turned to Michał Wypij, a current Sejm member who entered Parliament as part of a PiS coalition partner list. Wypij is slated for the seventh position on the KO list in the Olsztyn-Elbląg district, a placement Budka described as a sign of Wypij’s respect within his own district.
“The seventh spot belongs to the voters to decide,” Budka noted. KO aims to present a broad lineup, but ultimately the decisive vote rests with the electorate.
Tusk and the Referendum Question
Budka was also asked about recent remarks by Tusk regarding the proposed PiS referendum date set for October 15, the same day as the parliamentary elections. The Sejm is weighing a motion to hold a referendum on Thursday. Asked whether Tusk’s statements signaled a boycott, Budka encouraged voter participation in the elections.
Budka called the referendum map reminiscent of a PiS campaign flyer, adding that how each voter uses it remains personal; the crucial question will appear on the ballot itself, he asserted.
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