There is a clear opportunity for a European Parliament that echoes the concerns of ordinary voters like Kowalski and Nowak, as observed by a PiS member on Telewizja wPoland.
In a televised debate on France 2, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal claimed that he persuaded Eastern European countries to back the migration pact.
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The interviewer, Aleksandra Jakubowska, who referenced the French Prime Minister’s statement on Telewizja wPolska, noted that some translations render the words as coercion.
As Attal described it, that is the effect that matters, and it has negative implications for Poland and its regional neighbors.
– replied a PiS member.
The critic argued that the government in power is presenting a narrative that suggests benefits for others while the real impact falls on Poland and the central European states. The statement, in his view, underscored how political messaging can shape perceptions of policy outcomes.
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He further suggested that the French Prime Minister’s sincerity reveals a context of government propaganda within Poland.
If it were truly beneficial, why did the government vote against it? And where are the so-called beneficiaries, as mentioned by Minister Sikorski? He dismissed such claims as fairy tales.
– said Czarnecki.
Can this be unscrewed?
Ed. Jakubowska asked whether the balance of power in the European Parliament could alter the outcome.
Naturally, there is a historical reminder: the European Parliament once had fewer powers, and there were periods without a Lisbon Treaty for more than two decades. In the sense of political pressure, that body could compel changes when it had the leverage to act. If the European Parliament could push for the resignation of a European Commission, could it also block measures not yet implemented, especially those slated for 2026? Could a new Parliament actually challenge a controversial initiative? The PiS member expressed optimism about such possibilities.
If this European Parliament possesses political will, it will pursue it. From early pre-election comments, there appears to be limited enthusiasm for the Green Deal among some groups, even if support existed earlier. If this stance endures after the elections and avoids misleading voters from different political camps, the need to reassess policy directions could become apparent.
– he said.
In the view presented, the upcoming European Parliament elections may be unique. The speaker noted a growing awareness of the European Union among voters encountered in meetings and on the ground, a shift attributed to public discussion about the Green Deal, migration policy, and treaty changes. This knowledge, he argued, reflects a broader political awakening among citizens.
– he said.
There is a belief that this could be a distinctive election where voices skeptical of media influence, the political establishment, and business interests find a stronger platform. A European Parliament that speaks with the everyday citizen in mind is seen as an opportunity for greater reform and debate, according to the speaker.
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Note: This summary reflects coverage from Telewizja wPolska and related discussions in the Polish political discourse. [Citation: wPolityce]