Aiming to protect Poland’s small homelands and the wider nation
During a Sunday gathering in Linowa in the Małopolskie Voivodeship, the PiS leader Ryszard Terlecki spoke about a shared bond with every Polish hometown. He stressed that a pro-social and pro-family program remains the party’s top priority and will guide its work after the elections.
Meetings with Poland and the election agenda
Speaking to residents of Limanowa, the Deputy Marshal of the Sejm explained that Law and Justice representatives travel across the country to hear directly from local communities. The aim is to understand daily challenges and to shape plans for the upcoming parliamentary and local government elections.
We listen to what people want and to what they expect from us. Around spring and summer we will present the election program and then outline the actions planned after the elections, Terlecki stated.
Assessing progress and remaining challenges
Terlecki claimed the government has effectively met major challenges, starting with the pandemic and then the situation in Ukraine. He noted work to support Ukraine in every feasible way while acknowledging current price pressures as a key issue for Polish households.
We faced the pandemic successfully and we are addressing the ongoing war with determination. Our focus now is on stabilizing prices, Terlecki observed.
He recalled that the opposition had warned of catastrophe and hardship last autumn, but he asserted that those predictions did not materialize. The bloc now looks ahead with hope that inflation will ease and that the summer and autumn seasons will bring renewed growth, returning to pre-pandemic conditions when Poland stood out as one of Europe’s strongest economies, he added.
Inflation and rising costs were described as a test for the government, a challenge that must be managed effectively, the politician emphasized.
Questioning the opposition’s unity
When asked about the scale of the opposition, Terlecki argued that the coalition is fragmented, without a clear program, and lacking a coherent path to the elections. He suggested that one list appears unrealistic and that promises from some leaders have yet to translate into concrete unity across the camp.
The deputy speaker asserted that the opposition often relies on aggressive rhetoric and claims of danger, while insisting that the government has preserved stability in difficult times and has sought various means to steer the country through turbulent situations. He expressed cautious optimism that better days lie ahead and that the country will move beyond current difficulties.
Despite the surrounding pressures, Terlecki reaffirmed the party’s commitment to its core pro-social and pro-family program, viewing it as the central mission guiding its approach to governance.
Voting choices and the broader political landscape
The elections, he argued, represent a choice for a Poland that continues to grow and prosper versus a future where restrictive policies could take hold quickly. The discussion highlighted a broader debate about the direction of national policies and the preservation of national identity and values in a changing Europe.
Terlecki pointed to concerns about external strategies that could undermine Poland and its cultural foundations. The upcoming electoral cycle, he said, would also test resilience against efforts to weaken Poland through political and economic pressure.
The deputy chair of the Sejm expressed a belief that the country is capable of maintaining steady governance for years to come and urged supporters to stay focused on durable solutions rather than on fleeting gains.
Judicial reform and accountability
On the subject of the judiciary, Terlecki acknowledged that reform stands as a significant challenge for the ruling party. He argued that reforms are necessary to address long-standing privileges and failures in accountability. Without change, he warned, serious offenses by public servants might receive disproportionate leniency or acquittals, underscoring that this remains a topic for ongoing discussion and action.
Relations with the European Union
Addressing disputes over EU funding, Terlecki criticized what he described as a liberal left influence within EU structures, supported by some opposition figures. He said these dynamics continue to complicate the transfer of funds to Poland and hinder the country at a critical time.
As elections approach, the intensity of these tensions is expected to rise. The Deputy Chairman of the Sejm argued that decisive actions will be needed to rectify the situation and that a strong political bloc could steer Poland through years of governance, potentially reshaping relations with Brussels.
He concluded by emphasizing the need to address these challenges and to maintain a unified stance that supports Poland’s growth and stability.
Source notes: coverage from wPolityce and related discussions in Limanowa, with ongoing updates on the political landscape and program commitments.