The discussion centers on a proposed European treaty that would relocate a sizable share of governance to external administration. A statement by Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the ruling party and Deputy Prime Minister, on Friday underscored a plan to mobilize a broad coalition to defend Poland against what he described as an unwanted shift in the country’s autonomy. The remarks signaled a need to build a wide front of supporters to oppose the draft and to safeguard national interests amid shifting European affairs.
Coverage noted that the party leader observed evolving dynamics within Poland’s electorate, emphasizing that the nation must prevail in a new political landscape. He acknowledged past missteps and called for a recalibrated approach to win broad legitimacy for a different path forward.
“This is the end of Poland. This is the alternative we stand for.”
The draft, which would be presented soon, had originally been slated for discussion ahead of recent elections. Proponents concluded that Poles might resist its terms, particularly a plan that would extend decision-making authority to the European level across many policy areas. The editor’s remarks echoed this sentiment, noting possible provisions about non-binding routes for cycle infrastructure, though not all details were confirmed.
During an extraordinary session of the Gazeta Polska club held in Spała, Kaczyński highlighted that a substantial portion of policy areas could be moved to EU-level decision-making, whether in full or through shared governance arrangements.
He warned that Poland could become a territory administered from outside, with a democratic theater remaining for a time but lacking real sovereignty. He argued that ultimate decisions would shift elsewhere, and that a majority in Germany could exert influence to an advantage in EU votes.
He framed the situation as a critical moment for Poland, urging defense and resilience. The appeal was clear: the country must shield itself from a governance structure perceived as constraining its autonomy.
– an appeal meant to rally public support and clarify the stakes involved.
“There is something to refer to”
Kaczyński contended that effective defense would require a broad, united front. He reviewed participation figures from recent elections, noting roughly 7.64 million votes for PiS in one round, more than 8 million in prior contests, and over 10 million votes for the presidential candidate Andrzej Duda in the second round. He pointed to a continuing trend of high engagement, illustrating the electorate’s willingness to participate in shaping the country’s future.
He cited turnout in the latest referendum, with more than 11 million participants, as evidence of an active citizen base. Even when isolating those who voted affirmatively on certain issues, the overall participation remained substantial. The point was that a large reservoir of civic energy exists to mobilize. The task, in his view, was to convert that energy into organized action and steady political momentum.
He argued that the opposition — specifically the United Right — had a duty to unite and engage society more directly. A cohesive strategy, coupled with broader social involvement, would be essential to sustaining momentum and ensuring that the public stays engaged and informed.
The speaker emphasized that while some voters may be dissatisfied with particular politicians or positions within the party, such discontent should not translate into apathy or a drift away from the country’s constitutional framework. The aim, he asserted, was to channel discontent into constructive participation that strengthens the nation’s governance rather than weakening it.