Sincere words about the loyalty question from the PO
In a recent interview on wPolityce.pl, Dominik Tarczyński, a PiS member of the European Parliament, argued that the loyalty of the Civic Platform and its allies is merely a display of obedience to orders from powerful backers. He asserted that the platform’s line is dictated by external interests rather than a genuine commitment to Polish citizens.
Paweł Poncyljusz described the government’s migration policy under Law and Justice as not taking the issue seriously enough. He added that the citizens’ coalition to which his party belongs has not prepared concrete solutions and would align with migration decisions already established at the European level if entrusted with government responsibilities. He also noted that the platform appears to be faithful to the decisions made within European institutions, but the actual outcome will depend on Polish diplomacy in Brussels and on how effectively the Polish government negotiates from its seat in Brussels.
During an appearance on Radio Wnet, KO MP Paweł Poncyljusz expressed the view that the platform remains bound to the consensus established by European institutions, while admitting that the immediate decision remains uncertain. The discussion underscored the central question of how Polish diplomacy will influence future EU-level actions.
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“They’re not loyal, they’re lackeys.”
The PiS MEP Dominik Tarczyński elaborated on his stance in the interview on wPolityce.pl. He insisted that loyalty as understood by his opponents is misapplied. He described their stance as a one-sided approach, aimed at following directions from other political actors, particularly in Berlin, rather than standing up for Polish interests.
According to Tarczyński, the loyalty figure used by Poncyljusz does not reflect Polish values. He cited examples ranging from the closure of industrial facilities to changes in migration policy, retirement age, and VAT levels, arguing that those moves were aligned with external priorities rather than with the needs of ordinary Polish citizens. He claimed that the same people now talk about tax relief and country-specific resistance to migration policies, but their past policies tell a different story.
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“They are just scammers”
The PiS MEP referred to PO politicians as “scammers.” He drew a parallel with public figures in other contexts, arguing that there have been instances where leaders misled voters and misused public funds. He accused the PO leader of attempting to present a narrative that hides controversial actions, suggesting that some decisions harmed many Poles while promising something else to gain support for another term in office.
Dominik Tarczyński stated that the loyalty described by Poncyljusz amounts to service that favors external interests over Polish welfare. He asserted that true loyalty would mean prioritizing the well-being of Polish citizens rather than bending to foreign agendas, and he claimed that past administrations demonstrated a pattern of submissive actions that did not serve Poland’s long-term interests.
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In the speaker’s view, loyalty should reflect mutual respect within a national community rather than obedience to external powers. He argued that those who pursued Berlin’s interests did not show genuine loyalty to Poland, and he pressed that the term used by Poncyljusz should be understood in a way that captures accountability and principled independence rather than mere compliance.
Tusk as a target of critique
The KO MP’s remarks also touched on Donald Tusk. He suggested that a recent video released by the PO had been mischaracterized and that the broader argument about migration rhetoric should be understood as exposing political hypocrisy. He described Tusk’s approach as displaying a mix of strategic communication and public messaging designed to influence public perception across multiple media outlets.
The speaker contrasted the idea of unified media control with the reality of a diverse press landscape that reports on what leaders say and do. He argued that the current media environment makes it harder for any single narrative to dominate, and this, in his view, reduces the ability of political figures to misrepresent their positions. He characterized what he saw as a shift away from a boy-who-cries-wolf narrative toward a more transparent public discourse.
He stressed that times have changed and that people can now see concrete actions, votes, and statements across various outlets. He warned that those who rely on a single storyline risk losing credibility when confronted with a wide range of documented activities and decisions. He concluded with a strong emphasis on accountability and the importance of scrutinizing political promises alongside actual deeds.
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Source: wPolityce