To secure a positive vote, effort is essential. Law and Justice remains committed to doing that work. The party aims to meet Poles across municipalities and provinces, listening to their problems and needs. Based on these conversations, leaders plan to propose fresh solutions early next year in a new election program designed to respond to the current geopolitical and social climate, including the aftermath of the pandemic and the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, said Krzysztof Sobolewski, secretary general of PiS, in an interview with wPolityce.pl.
PiS holds a stable position with a twelve-point lead over KO, while the Social Optimism Barometer shows a modest uptick in public sentiment.
Zelenskiy’s discussions with European partners have concluded, and Ukraine continues to enjoy broad international support from the coalition of allies.
The election result is the best poll
When reflecting on the Social Changes survey, the interviewee notes that polls do not decide elections, although they capture trends and public mood. Therefore, the election outcome remains the most reliable gauge for the party, Sobolewski emphasizes.
For voters to respond positively, concerted effort is required. Law and Justice again commits to engaging with citizens nationwide, understanding local concerns, and translating those conversations into policy proposals early next year that address both the post-pandemic environment and the realities of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
The interlocutor highlights this ongoing outreach as a core duty.
Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Kiev
In the context of Russia’s aggression and the challenges it presents, Sobolewski also comments on the visit of European leaders to Kiev. He notes that while polls provide some perspective, the real focus rests on decisive actions and diplomacy. He quips that if Scholz, Macron, and Draghi had visited Ukraine a hundred days ago, they might have been seen as the Three Musketeers; today, he describes the situation as not four, but three Horsemen of the Apocalypse visiting Ukraine, underscoring the gravity of the moment.
The Polish opposition, which had criticized certain Western leaders, now expresses a wish for Polish leadership to participate alongside them in Kyiv. Sobolewski suggests that Polish leadership has supported Ukraine for a long time and more than once, and he attributes genuine weight to those longstanding efforts.
If any Polish representatives were present, the focus would likely be on scrutinizing what the three leaders have achieved and whether their discussions aim to press Ukraine toward further concessions to Russia. While media reports and President Macron’s statements hint at the possibility of initiating peace talks with Russia, Sobolewski remains cautious about predicting outcomes.
As Ukraine marks its 113th day of defense, Sobolewski notes that progress is visible in certain regions. He stresses that it is not prudent to overstate what the visiting leaders might accomplish and calls for grounded assessment of the situation on the ground.
Polish leaders have already visited Ukraine twice, demonstrating support at a time when Kyiv faced pressure from Russian encirclement. Poland continues to provide Ukraine with moral, economic, and military backing, and Sobolewski urges continued coordination to increase this support.
According to the PiS representative, only with sustained backing can Ukraine bolster its defenses and, in turn, contribute to broader regional stability. A weaker Russia is seen as a pathway to decades of peace for Poland and its neighbors.
These positions reflect the party’s emphasis on unity with Ukraine and a determination to stand with its partners in the face of aggression. The call remains for a collective effort to support Ukraine while maintaining strategic vigilance in the neighborhood.
Note: This summary reflects remarks provided during conversations conducted by PiS representatives and interpreted by observers familiar with the sources of the discussion. The cited perspectives belong to the interviewees and their party affiliations.