In an interview with Krytyka Polityczna, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus criticized Donald Tusk with pointed words, recalling that her entry into politics happened eight years earlier not through Law and Justice but via the Civic Platform.
The Left MP’s critique of PO
She stated plainly that the June 4 march demonstrated the opposition had lost ground. She noted that some groups try to borrow left ideas but produce empty slogans rather than real action, adding that for both PO and PiS, escalating polarization serves certain aims.
“I entered politics eight years ago, not through Law and Justice, but through the Civic Platform,” she recalled.
When asked what stoked her anger, the left member explained that the PO promised many things when PiS came to power in 2007 but failed to deliver. She said she voted for them at the time and was disappointed that they did not abolish the church fund or introduce civil unions. It means voters were misled. What guarantees exist that the PO will now legalize abortion up to 12 weeks?
She also addressed the inconsistency around the decision not to include opponents of abortion on KO electoral lists, noting that Civic Platform had not formally signed or submitted anything—these were just statements and explanations, she argued.
Judgment of the October 1 march
Scheuring-Wielgus reserved strong words for the October 1 march announced by Donald Tusk. She pointed out that a march in defense of women’s rights has already occurred in Krakow, with participation from left-leaning members, and that the planned October 1 event would be about many topics rather than a focused cause.
“I no longer trust politicians who merely proclaim. Actions must follow words. We are in a high-stakes fight, and cowardice cannot be afforded in this election. The statements should be backed by concrete steps because after the election there must be rapid action and implementation, not empty phrases,” the leftist politician asserted.
On a unified opposition list
She highlighted the matter of a joint opposition list, warning that talk of voting for a stronger party rather than a weaker one could lead to a defeat for the entire opposition. She also admitted concern about potential agreements between Civic Platform and the Confederacy, noting such opinions circulating within KO circles.
It appears the opposition does not intend to rally under Donald Tusk, who remains a controversial figure even among their ranks.
Source reporting from Krytyka Polityczna summarizing the situation.