In a recent discussion on RMF FM, Ryszard Petru, former head of Nowoczesna and a Third Way candidate from Warsaw, argued that land should function as a market commodity and be accessible to buyers regardless of nationality, whether they are foreigners or Poles.
Petru’s stance within Poland 2050
Petru reminded listeners that he is running for the Sejm on the Third Way Warsaw list, positioned toward the rear of the slate. He expressed that his current alignment mirrors a broader opposition approach, suggesting that the election outcome could be favorable if the Third Way secures a podium finish, gains third place, and collaborates with the Confederation to shape the economy in a future government.
He noted his recent association with the Poland 2050 movement led by Szymon Hołownia, stating he joined the group on the preceding Monday.
Petru commented that the Confederation has reached an agreement with the ruling party, PiS, for a potential coalition, though not necessarily an official one, but rather a subordinate arrangement. He warned that a black brown coalition would threaten Polish democracy.
Adjusting pension policy and wages
During the conversation, Petru touched on several policy specifics. He supported equalizing the retirement age for men and women at up to 62 years and argued for regional variation in the minimum wage because living costs differ across Poland. He also endorsed valorization of pensions instead of the 13th and 14th payments, proposing instead a monthly salary increase of about PLN 100 with no government grants.
Instead of the 13th pension, he suggested a monthly wage uplift with no extra government support.
Land ownership by foreigners
When asked about opening land purchases to foreigners, Petru said he could disagree with PSL leader Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on this issue. He argued that land should be treated as a tradable asset accessible to buyers, regardless of nationality. He stated that there is no justification to impose restrictions on land trading and added that proper oversight is needed to ensure purchases are not made by foreign-linked entities. He cautioned that certain markets or buyers could be sensitive and should be screened for national security concerns.
The politician also mentioned that the CPK project should be assessed for budgetary viability and may require postponement. He signaled openness to marijuana legalization in principle and supported introducing income limits for the 800plus program. He also called for a fresh debate involving the Confederation’s Sławomir Mentzen.
The discussion suggested that the Third Way has promoted a slogan to reduce political infighting and move forward. Earlier reporting indicated that Dziambor and Petru were candidates on the list.
Endnote: This summary reflects statements reported by wPolityce, with additional context from parliamentary observers.