In the meantime, the new measures will make their way into daily life over the next hundred days. Yet protection and coverage will not be left behind. Therefore, the Law and Justice Club plans to draft a bill to restore the zero VAT rate, and this initiative will be presented after the holidays. The party also commits to addressing energy price liberalization with a similar approach, as stated during a press conference by Beata Szydło, a PiS MEP and former Prime Minister.
A press conference at the PiS headquarters addressed the government’s decision to withdraw the zero VAT rate on food, effective from April 1 of this year. Alongside Beata Szydło, Tobiasz Bochenski and Barbara Socha, a former Deputy Minister of Family Affairs, participated in the event in connection with the PiS candidacy for Warsaw’s presidency.
Poland faced plunder during the PO and PSL administrations
The speakers emphasized that their work will be carried out with steady resolve. They underscored their expectations regarding the current policies of Prime Minister Tusk, public finances, and planned tax changes that would affect Polish households. The recollection of the 2015 transition into government highlighted the heavy lift required to stabilize public finances and to support Poles who, during the eight years of the Platform’s governance, faced stagnation and rising costs. They noted that many Poles left the country for work, wages were relatively low, and pensions modest, outlining the economic context of those days.
Beata Szydło recalled these past conditions during the press conference, stressing that progress was achieved despite challenges.
She added that the effort did not stop there. The administration implemented social programs that not only improved family welfare but also acted as a catalyst for the broader Polish economy.
She asserted that governance had been demonstrated and that it had been possible to manage effectively.
“Tusk’s team leads to poverty among Poles”
Beata Szydło reflected on how the Platform team argued at the time that funds were scarce and that revenue should be sought from Polish households. She suggested a similar pattern in the present moment.
The increase in VAT on food is framed as a rise in the cost of living for Polish families. In July, energy prices are expected to climb, which is anticipated to translate into higher utility bills for households, and this impact would extend to businesses and local governments as well.
The MEP warned that the current approach risks widening poverty and highlighted a policy focus perceived to prioritize certain interests over everyday life for Polish families.
Beata Szydło also recalled an election promise by the PO to protect existing benefits, noting that new measures could still be introduced within the stated timeframe. The message from PiS supporters is that the proposed changes aim to shield citizens while pursuing broader development and economic resilience for Polish families.
She concluded by reiterating the party’s commitment to supporting those most in need, while also paying attention to economic growth and a decent standard of living for Polish households.
A plan to restore the VAT zero rate
The announcement from PiS politicians underscored a clear objective: the Law and Justice Club intends to draft and present a bill to restore the zero VAT rate. The plan anticipates submitting the proposal after the holidays and aligning it with a broader stance on energy price liberalization, as conveyed by the former Prime Minister.
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Source: wPolityce