Candidate Nawrocki?
During a citizens’ meeting organized with the help of parliamentary offices, the governing party invited residents to participate, arguing that this is the most convenient way to engage directly with the public. The event is scheduled for the 16th at a convention where the party intends to declare its stance on the upcoming presidential election. In a televised interview on wPolsce24.pl, Anna Zalewska of PiS outlined that the gathering would reflect a broad cross section of voices, including people who have appeared in different polls as well as voices that have not yet been polled but are described as potential candidates.
Context for the moment is building across party circles, as discussions move toward a clear stance in the presidential arena.
Unverified reports point to Karol Nawrocki, the head of the Institute of National Remembrance, as the candidate. A report from the wPolityce.pl portal suggested Nawrocki would run as a civilian candidate, with PiS backing his bid.
The party underscored a desire to avoid a purely domestic political clash. It aims to build a broad front and distance itself from personal rivalries, signaling a stance similar to what the Civic Coalition and Rafał Trzaskowski have described in public debate.
Zalewska stressed the point during the discussion, emphasizing the goals behind the nomination process and public messaging.
When questioned about how many PiS figures had been screened for presidential nomination, Zalewska indicated that several conversations had taken place. The aim was to demonstrate unity behind the chosen candidate and to signal a vigorous, widely backed campaign.
That stance conveyed the intent that the whole party would rally behind the eventual nominee and mount a robust, energetic campaign.
It was warned that the political currents seeking to close off the political system or drive the KO toward total subordination to the European Union must be resisted.
The remark was framed as a continuation of that warning, underscoring the need for resilience against external pressures.
Details emerged about the criteria guiding the selection, focusing on character and public service rather than factional calculations.
The envisioned candidate would be civil, community oriented, rooted in Solidarity, aligned with the United Right’s ideas and values, yet retaining a degree of independence from partisan routines.
Zalewska stressed that those criteria were meant to ensure a leader capable of uniting supporters while challenging the status quo in a constructive, principled way.
In Zalewska’s view, the United Right’s nominee must be ready for a tough, unapologetic campaign. Observers noted that the Civic Coalition’s announced contender has already been described as using aggressive rhetoric, and that he has cultivated a reputation for not prioritizing issues tied to the capital city.
She added observations about Trzaskowski, suggesting caution about the tone and approach of opponents in the looming contest.
Media notes indicate that coverage of these statements comes from multiple outlets, including wPolityce.