The PiS Leader Emphasizes a Single Opposition List While Focusing on Domestic Goals
The discussion centers on a longtime stance favoring a single opposition list, a position not to be altered. Yet the emphasis remains on national priorities and practical actions. It is suggested that perhaps the strongest challenge to PiS comes from within its own ranks, and the party must avoid self-sabotage. Simultaneously, recent media activity is seen as an effort to assist Tusk in fulfilling his pledge upon returning to Poland, which was to forge a unified opposition list. Tusk did not deliver on this promise, and that failure is noted. He also asserted that by year’s end KO would exceed 30 percent in the polls, but current trends show KO not reaching that level, with support lower than when Grzegorz Schetyna stepped down as PO chairman. This is the assessment offered by Krzysztof Sobolewski, a PiS member of parliament and secretary-general, in an interview with the wPolityce.pl portal.
The source question addressed whether PiS, together with Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski, is responsible for critiquing St. John Paul II in defense of the Polish pope, a theory raised by Roman Giertych on a Tomasz Lis program.
Respondents dismiss such claims. The expression of strong language about Giertych’s statements is noted as a reaction to appearances on a television edition in the district. Critics from KO are also accused of using St. John Paul II to advance political ends, with questions about potential ties to TVN raised by PiS officials.
PiS asserts it now oversees TVN’s editorial direction and determines the materials the channel releases. The claim is described as an overreach, while opponents are portrayed as lacking rationality. The analogy that such theories belong to a different realm is used to underline the perceived absurdity of these arguments.
Polls from multiple research centers are cited to show PiS gaining support in recent times. The increase is also reflected in the Kantar study conducted for Fakty TVN. The question posed is why these shifts have occurred.
The answer points to recovery from a difficult period and ongoing efforts to manage the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine. It is noted that measures were taken during the winter against predicted hardships, including warnings about energy costs under Tusk. The narrative emphasizes a hands-on approach to policy, inviting Polish citizens to participate in a program-focused dialogue. The campaign series titled “The future is Poland” is described as a platform where Poles share their perspectives, fears, and expectations about the country’s path. Upcoming visits by PiS leaders to various towns are cited as examples of this outreach, illustrating the party’s commitment to presenting its program and reporting on accomplishments to the public.
When asked about inflation and the broader crisis, the response acknowledges price rises in stores and attributes part of the trend to conditions beyond Poland’s borders. The party states it is taking steps to mitigate price pressures, while noting that the pre-campaign discourse around high prices is a tactic by the opposition. It is suggested that while price concerns rise, the opposition’s ratings fall in tandem, making it less productive to spotlight this issue from a PiS perspective.
If elections were held next Sunday, PiS is portrayed as confident in securing a clear majority. The intention is to regain the Senate while maintaining a strong government. A similar sentiment is echoed about autumn election outcomes should they occur sooner rather than later, with optimism about an affirmative result if the vote were held this Sunday.
Regarding St. John Paul II’s significance to current poll trends, the speaker notes that the foundations of Polish identity and the authority of the saint remain deeply rooted in Christian values and the historical fall of communism. The defense of John Paul II is framed as upholding national dignity against ongoing attacks, with clear opposition to such assaults noted as a matter of principle.
On discussions about wartime reparations and Polish-German finances, the comment that winning elections requires Polish thinking rather than German sentiment is highlighted. The topic of a forthcoming Gazeta Wyborcza poll is referenced as suggesting that the opposition would be best served by starting from a single list. The interview notes that PiS supports a single-list approach as a strategic option, while recognizing that some opposition factions may pursue different paths. The focus remains on PiS’s tasks and responsibilities rather than dwelling on rival strategies.
The interview closes with a statement that the opposition is well aware that Donald Tusk may be a burden for them, with some parties showing what is described as Stockholm syndrome. The speaker reiterates the commitment to PiS’s own agenda and the need to concentrate on advancing it, leaving other movements to their own choices and risks.
Adam Stankiewicz spoke.