A political clip released by the ruling party PiS recycles remarks by Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, originally delivered during Campus Polska and focused on the fight against climate change. In the spot, Trzaskowski argues that if his side governs, climate targets will be reached more quickly. The clip also features a sharp exchange between Civic Coalition’s presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, highlighting competing ideas for the Green Deal and Poland’s path forward.
In a video circulating on the X platform, Trzaskowski poses a provocative question to viewers: have you heard any shocking news?
The piece notes that Trzaskowski served as the EU’s Committee of the Regions rapporteur on the Green Deal and asks what guidance he has offered on behalf of European local authorities. It emphasizes the role of local leaders in shaping European climate policy and argues their input should inform national decisions. The ad frames local voices as essential to turning climate promises into practical results for communities across Poland.
The ad itself pointed to the mayor of Warsaw as an example of how local leadership can influence climate policy.
“We had to listen to local government officials.”
The message asserts that local and regional authorities deserve direct access to European funds, cutting through red tape and accelerating action. Supporters contend that cities and regions confront distinct challenges that require nimble funding channels to support energy upgrades, improved public transport, and sustainable urban planning. The narrative ties faster funding to tangible improvements in people’s daily lives and in local economies.
In particular, additional instruments should be set up to enable direct access to European funds for cities and regions, especially for Green Deal projects
– said the Civic Coalition’s candidate for president.
The discussion then questions how Morawiecki engaged with local government councils, suggesting they were largely ignored. It argues that this stance slowed the flow of money and allowed Green Deal initiatives to proceed with limited local oversight. The text urges Morawiecki to listen to mayors and regional leaders rather than leaning on national party figures.
– he added.
“Rafał finally confessed today
Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki responded to the recorded remarks with strong language, offering his own interpretation of Trzaskowski’s stance.
The narrative presents Trzaskowski as someone who wants the Green Deal and is open to implementing its elements, at least in Warsaw, while noting that his party supported the Green Deal and that PiS opposed it.
– emphasized Mateusz Morawiecki.
He also stated that his actions drew criticism from the Polish and European press, who argued he stood in the path of progress by delaying initiatives.
The text claims that rivals used backdoor votes to push changes, noting that the public can see the record online. It urges Trzaskowski not to disguise intentions and to demonstrate results through deeds rather than words.
– pointed to the former Prime Minister.
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The ongoing debate on climate policy continues to surface across party lines, with supporters arguing for swift, visible action and critics pressing for careful planning and accountability in how funds are used. This exchange illustrates how Poland navigates international goals and national politics as local governments seek clearer, faster access to funding and more direct influence over climate projects.
[citation: wPolityce]