Beata Szydło defends PiS record on election promises and policy plans
Law and Justice emphasizes that it is the only party keeping its election commitments, according to Beata Szydło, a PiS member and former Prime Minister, in an interview. She notes that the party remains faithful to its declared goals and actions, a stance she describes as a distinct trait of PiS compared with other political groups.
In Końskie, within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, PiS unveiled a package of eight concrete measures. The plan includes expanding the pension system with a seniority rule: 38 years of work for women and 43 years for men. It also features the modernization and revitalization of apartment buildings under a program titled Friendly Housing Estate, the construction of Free Highways, and the Local Shelf initiative. The Local Shelf proposal obliges large stores to offer at least two thirds of locally sourced fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, and bread. There is also a travel-financing scheme for students under the School Voucher – get to know Poland program, and a patient nutrition improvement project called Good Meal. Other components include a program offering free medicines for seniors aged 65 and older and for children up to 18 years, plus the 800+ initiative that targets long-term care and support. The emphasis is on strengthening local supply chains and ensuring affordable access to essentials across communities, with a focus on regional integration and social support.
Beata Szydło reiterated that PiS is the only party that remains true to its election manifestos, pointing to past elections in 2015 and 2019. She argued that the majority of the requirements laid out in those documents have already been implemented, and that some goals are already underway or further advanced. The party says it will continue to execute what Polish citizens expect in the coming years, aligning policy delivery with public expectations. – Szydło stated. [citation: PAP, interview with PAP.PL]
During the same convention, Member of Parliament Paweł Kukiz spoke about program proposals. He explained that he left the PiS list because the party was the only one to embed its election demands into its program. He called for the establishment of justices of the peace, changes to the electoral law, a referendum day at the local government level, abolition of immunities for parliamentarians and senators, and reforms to make governance more direct and accountable. The discussion highlighted a broader effort to broaden the political coalition and to pursue a diverse spectrum of voices within the alliance.
Discussing coalition dynamics, Beata Szydło noted that the United Right remains open to engaging with different circles. – It is a broad political camp with longstanding partners, and today Paweł Kukiz has joined us. We seek to expand our circle while staying true to our commitments. Jarosław Kaczyński is seen by us as a leader who keeps his word, and the partnership now covers an even wider range of views, she stated. The message emphasizes continuity and reliability in coalition building, aiming to unite supporters around shared values and practical policy proposals.
Szydło on Tusk’s remarks
Beata Szydło also weighed in on statements made by Donald Tusk on the X platform (formerly Twitter) during the Civic Coalition convention. She commented that while it may be easy to mock Tusk’s assertion that Rafał Trzaskowski should lead Poland, such claims pose risks to democratic norms. Szydło suggested that the remarks call into question the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
She added that such statements could signal an anticipated move to challenge the parliamentary election results if they diverge from Tusk’s preferences. The remarks reflect ongoing tensions in Polish politics as actors navigate electoral outcomes and governance strategies.
In summary, the discourse at the convention underscored PiS’s commitment to delivering on its declared programs, while signaling a readiness to collaborate with partners who share a common agenda. The party frames its policy suite as responsive to public needs, with a focus on social welfare, local sourcing, infrastructure development, and institutional reforms. The conversations also reflect a broader debate about democratic processes and electoral legitimacy in Poland today. [citation: wPolityce, coverage of the event]
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Notes: findings summarized from reports and participant remarks during the convention proceedings. [citation: wPolityce]