State officials behind the ruling party signaled an upcoming referendum, framing it as a test of public opinion should the opposition gain power. Jacek Sasin, the head of the Treasury, stated on social media that the allies of the current government would unveil a new policy push if power shifts, inviting Poles to confirm their stance through the referendum.
The referendum campaign begins
In a move to set the agenda, Law and Justice shared the initial referendum question through a video featuring Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński. This marks the outset of the party’s official referendum efforts and signals that additional questions will be released in subsequent installments.
The first question asks whether voters support the privatization of state-owned enterprises. The message, as conveyed by PiS, emphasizes the party’s belief that the outcome of the vote will reflect the public’s preference on this sensitive issue.
Authorities from the party indicated that more questions would follow. According to reports from Poland’s Radio 24, the other questions are slated to be released in films on August 12, 13 and 14, keeping the campaign in the spotlight over several days.
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– A preview of the first referendum question. PiS leadership suggests the Poles’ decision is decisive, and foreign voices are said to carry less weight
– The early phase of the PiS campaign continues. Additional referendum questions are promised, with later releases planned for August 12–14
“Assets worth about PLN 60 billion were sold”
Jacek Sasin, now serving as a senior figure on state assets, revisited the first referendum item on social media, tying it to a broader assessment of privatization during the current government’s term.
Historical records indicate that hundreds of state-affiliated companies underwent privatization during the period commonly associated with Tusk’s faction. The government has highlighted that assets valued at roughly PLN 60 billion were transferred or divested during those years.
Sasin argued that the proposed referendum would probe the Poles’ agreement with any future shift toward more aggressive privatization measures. The administration frames the vote as a critical public input on the direction of state asset policy should the opposition regain power.
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