During discussions with the president, observers noted a clear consensus: the head of the Civic Platform, Donald Tusk, should be nominated to form a new government. This view was voiced by Włodzimierz Czarzasty, co-chair of the New Left, after Wednesday’s meeting with Andrzej Duda. The dialogue underscored a shared belief that a stable, cross-party coalition is needed to guide Poland forward.
“We haven’t learned anything new.”
Following the president’s consultations on Wednesday, the participants included Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Robert Biedroń of the New Left, Magdalena Biejat, Adrian Zandberg of Raz, Wojciech Konieczny of the PPS, and Waldemar Witkowski of Unia Pracy. After meeting with the president, Czarzasty offered a candid assessment of the exchange.
In his words, the discussions did not reveal new information. He added that the president increasingly appears to recognize the opposition’s need to work together, summarizing the shared declarations made during the talks: first, that a united opposition government is essential; second, that Donald Tusk should be proposed to head the new government.
– stated the co-chair of the New Left.
“Our candidate is Donald Tusk.”
Looking ahead, Robert Biedroń, co-chair of the New Left, announced that the president would provide a formal recap of the meetings with the electoral commissions the next day. He conveyed that the president had received a clear signal supporting their stance.
“There will be a statement from the president after the meetings,” he noted, emphasizing that the president’s reception of their position was explicit. The coalition partners maintain that forming a government remains the central objective, with Donald Tusk as their proposed prime minister candidate. The forum left the ball in the president’s court, as Biedroń put it.
– he stressed.
Recapping the position, Biedroń insisted that the coalition aims to solidify cross-party agreement and present a unified platform. The overarching message remained consistent: their candidate to lead the next government is Donald Tusk, and the process now hinges on presidential decisions.
Meeting with the leaders of Third Way
Earlier on Wednesday, the president held discussions with representatives of the Third Way campaign, including Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia and PSL president Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Separate hourly talks were scheduled with the Konfederacja Wolność i Niepodległość KW at 3 p.m. The day also featured conversations with PiS politicians, including Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, PiS club head Ryszard Terlecki, and party spokesman Rafał Bochenek. Earlier in the day, Andrzej Duda met with members of the Civic Coalition, including Donald Tusk, Barbara Nowacka, Adam Szłapka, Urszula Zielińska, and Marcin Kierwiński, to discuss the path toward governance in the country.
Observers note that the discussions reflect a broad, ongoing effort to map workable coalitions and to determine the leadership structure that could command a durable parliamentary majority. The conversations illustrate how political actors from multiple blocs are weighing common ground and practical considerations in the run-up to a formal government formation process.
Marking the evolving landscape, analysts highlight that the president’s responses and the coalition’s declared preferences are central to shaping the next steps, with the final decision resting on the presidency and the electoral framework in play. The exchanges emphasize the urgency of coalition-building and the significance of leadership credibility in navigating Poland’s political future.