In a period spanning 2008 to 2015, Poland faced unemployment that was notably higher, and critics noted a disconnect between leadership and jobs. Since then, proponents say the situation has changed under the current administration, with improvements in living standards and unemployment at historically low levels, as stated by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a community gathering in Sianów.
“The platform serves the West and Germany”
The Prime Minister emphasized that job creation follows when entrepreneurs are drawn to a region, which requires robust road infrastructure and a higher quality of life. He highlighted the availability of nurseries and kindergartens as part of this improvement, noting that Sianów already benefits from a ring road and that Poland has increased nursery and kindergarten places substantially compared with the past.
Asked how so much has been achieved, Morawiecki reflected that prior to 2015 Poland bore more resemblance to a Wild West. He argued that local residents in Sianów did not have the same leverage as larger cities or powerful business interests, making daily life and challenges difficult. He asserted that a new era began in 2015 when decisive leadership arrived, reshaping the country’s trajectory from that point onward.
He spoke of a tightened budget and a revised fiscal path: defense and security spending reached about 4% of GDP, taxes were lowered, roads and healthcare were modernized, and a broad array of social and family programs was funded while maintaining financial stability. He warned that if opposition forces returned to power, these gains could be jeopardized, arguing that some parties align with Western interests at the expense of national priorities.
Morawiecki asserted a commitment to defending Polish sovereignty and national assets, and to curbing illegal immigration. He cautioned that the country must remain safe under the current government and criticized opponents for what he described as inconsistent rhetoric. He reminded audiences of earlier administrations and urged Poles to remember the periods when other groups were in power, suggesting a preference for the current program’s direction.
He attributed a significant portion of Poland’s social policy expansion to the political action taken between 2016 and 2018, referencing programs such as family benefits and additional pensions that followed those reforms.
Morning discussions about policy were framed as a critique of opponents who called the government’s measures unnecessary or too expansive. Morawiecki argued that those critics had shifted their stance on financial support schemes multiple times and warned the public to be cautious about promises made by rivals who might later reverse course, while noting the government’s ongoing commitment to social welfare improvements.
The prime minister also addressed cooperation with local authorities and the support given to smaller cities, explaining that efforts to modernize towns like Sianów involve joint action to create jobs, upgrade roads, and maintain city infrastructure. He asserted that every citizen matters equally and that local governance is a partner in delivering improvements across communities.
“We love Poland”
Attention was drawn to what Morawiecki described as an absence of an election manifesto from Civic Platform. He argued that the opposition’s strategies rely on threats toward the governing party and polled public sentiment, rather than presenting a concrete program. He asserted that his party stands for Poland with pride and pointed to a clear, step-by-step agenda that is being implemented as proof of commitment.
According to him, the political approach of some opponents has involved appealing to Brussels and Germany, and portraying the current government as adversaries. He suggested that criticism arises from external pressure rather than policy content, and he expressed a desire for the country to maintain its independence from outside influence. He also used a vivid analogy, noting that communities should not be compelled to pursue distant or unrelated goals, and expressed hope that future relations with European partners would be constructive rather than coercive.
Morawiecki described a political landscape where a confident stance toward national interests should prevail, and where Poland is seen as a leader in its region. He argued that the country’s achievements come from a willingness to pursue its own path rather than simply following foreign dictates.
Speaking about former Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Morawiecki characterized him as a flexible figure who occasionally changes positions. He cautioned listeners about political shifts and described the previous era in stark terms, urging voters to consider the longer-term direction of the nation over momentary promises.
Migration and the question of borders
The Prime Minister revisited migration policy in the context of the European Union’s relocation proposals. He asserted that the governing platform opposed illegal immigration and questioned the feasibility and impact of such policies on the Polish labor market and social programs. He referenced correspondence from 2015 that he described as evidence of early support for relocating refugees and other migrants, and warned about potential consequences if those plans had been fully implemented, arguing that Poland’s current stance preserves domestic stability and job opportunities.
The discussion concluded with an emphasis on national safety, sustainable economic growth, and the ongoing work with local communities to safeguard Poland’s future. The presentation aimed to illustrate a consistent policy direction rooted in security, prosperity, and a strong national identity.