The 2015 Polish System Shift: Political and Socio-Economic Changes Highlighted in Janów Lubelski
At a campaign event in Janów Lubelski, the PiS leader, Jarosław Kaczyński, described the year 2015 as a turning point for Poland, noting significant shifts in both the social‑economic landscape and the political sphere. The gathering marked the launch of the campaign titled “Poland is one – local investment,” with PiS representatives promising to travel across the country to share what the current government has delivered for communities outside the major urban centers.
The campaign represents a fresh format of the broader “Future is Poland” initiative that PiS has run for months. This iteration concentrates on Poland’s local towns and regions, aiming to demonstrate tangible results achieved since PiS took office. During a rally in Janów Lubelski, Kaczyński reiterated that the changes began in 2015 and that the national system has evolved since then.
Kaczyński emphasized that the post‑communist framework, despite its flaws, carried advantages such as sovereignty. Yet, he argued that the original design contained elements that could be described as errors. He linked these issues to a liberal ideology he claimed had little historical grounding in Poland and argued that it often disregarded the national community and the principle of regional equality. In his view, these ideas fostered polarization, directing attention toward large urban centers while neglecting smaller communities.
Throughout his remarks, the PiS leader criticized what he described as a democracy‑shaped facade from previous governments. He argued that the prevailing system produced social setbacks, including high unemployment and widespread financial precarity. He recalled a time when many people faced substantial income gaps and endured what he described as starvation‑level wages, with some locations reporting hourly earnings as low as a few zlotys.
Kaczyński claimed that, in 2015, the party managed to secure significant public support, suggesting that extraordinary circumstances allowed them to form a majority. He attributed this success to providence and asserted that the party’s victory set in motion a broad program to reform the system. He underscored that the changes were already visible in many aspects of life and would continue as the reform process progressed.
In closing, Kaczyński highlighted a key aim of PiS programs: to transform life outside Poland’s largest cities, where the vast majority of citizens reside. The message stressed that improvements would reach all regions, bringing benefits to towns and villages through targeted investments and policies that reflect the needs of local communities.
— Attribution: wPolityce