At the close of January, a request arrived at the Warsaw District Court to register a new political grouping born from the merger of the Alliance with AgroUnia. The registration has not yet reached a definitive stage. The party is linked to Magdalena Sroka and Michał Kołodziejczak and is referred to as the Poland Social Movement of the 21st Century.
The new name of the party led by Sroka and Kołodziejczak
After the Alliance and AgroUnia formed an alliance, the ultimate name of the merged group remained confidential until a spring congress. Reports from gazeta.pl indicated that, at the end of January, the Social Movement filed a registration application with the Warsaw court. The filing was signed solely by Michał Kołodziejczak, a move that drew protests from Sroka and AgroUnia, although they argued that the absence of Sroka’s signature did not invalidate the filing and that the matter had been addressed informally.
According to AgroUnia’s spokesperson, the registered party name was extended to read Ruch Społeczny Polska XXI w. (Social Movement Poland of the 21st Century) as shown by the service.
Nevertheless, the registration process faced hurdles. In early February, the founders were summoned by the court to amend the articles of association. By March 1, the court asked for information about the submitted signatures and the group’s ongoing activities. The examination of the application depends on meeting regulatory requirements.
Further updates on the registration await completion of the specified criteria.
Related commentary has highlighted how talks and negotiations have evolved with various political actors, including figures like Kaczyński and Ziobro, with current discussions focusing on Kołodziejczak and the broader coalition project. Observers note that while some may question the alignment, supporters emphasize complementary strengths between the leaders.
There is a growing public mood that some participants are moving away from the alliance, raising questions about the future contours of a shared project with AgroUnia.
Collaboration Covenant and AgroUnion
In early February, Magdalena Sroka, who leads the alliance, announced that she had received the green light from the party’s national board to pursue cooperation with AgroUnia and its leader Michał Kołodziejczak. The two groups plan to contest the forthcoming parliamentary elections together, and their leaders have signaled the formation of a new political party. In mid-month, a Sejm meeting – attended by activists from both the Alliance and AgroUnia – saw Sroka and Kołodziejczak sign a joint ideological statement outlining the program for the new group’s electoral platform.
The document, titled Time for Poland of the 21st Century, argued that AgroUnia and the Alliance should collaborate because the governing party had failed to meet public expectations. It lists several policy priorities historically associated with the bloc, including housing for youth, reforms to improve judicial access, and demographic planning with measurable outcomes.
Statements emphasize the need for close cooperation within NATO and the European Union, along with the aim of building trust-based, long-term relationships with allies. Critics note that some of the governing party’s initiatives have not fully delivered, prompting calls for more reliable policy execution and stronger European partnerships. The document argues for curbing price increases and expanding labor protections so work is conducted under fair conditions and with decent wages.
There is also a call for the state to become a model employer, with institutions and agencies establishing standards across the labor market. The covenant advocates for an entrepreneurial legal and tax framework that supports growth and stability.
The Alliance and AgroUnia seek a more transparent and efficient state apparatus under social oversight. The proposal calls for a modernization push across government and local authorities, leveraging digital systems to reduce queues and bureaucracy. Some passages propose reforms to education and healthcare, including training more doctors and other medical professionals and upgrading facilities and services.
Energy resilience and food security are highlighted as critical areas. The state is urged to behave predictably, safeguard strategic resources, and avoid impulsive reactions seen in 2022. Special attention is given to local food production and policies aimed at reducing dependence on external shocks.
Renewable energy development, alongside the use of nuclear power to stabilize the energy system, is proposed as a long-term strategy. The statement stresses working with communities and local businesses to avoid changes that alienate residents. It calls for protecting local economies and fighting monopolistic practices by large chains that can set prices.
The proposal also outlines a plan to enhance demographic policy, including a concept called the Million Housing Fund, intended to empower local governments to build more housing and, in turn, influence housing markets and affordability. Kołodziejczak stressed AgroUnia’s ability to engage with diverse parties and reach common ground, noting the partnership as a dependable collaboration for the alliance.
Observers suggest that the grouping’s direction will depend on ongoing negotiations and the ability to secure broad-based support across political actors and communities. The overall goal remains to present a credible, unified platform ahead of national elections.
End of document attributions: coverage compiled from multiple outlets including Gazeta.pl and wPolityce, with ongoing analysis in the political press in Poland.