Robert Biedroń, a member of the European Parliament and the leader of Lewica, explained during a televised appearance that the party would likely unveil its presidential hopeful around mid-December. The remark came as part of a broader effort to map a campaign that seeks to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters and to project unity within a divided left. Biedroń spoke with the measured confidence of a strategist who believes his bloc is ready to present a credible alternative in the race.
Speaking on the Woronicza 17 program on TVP Info, Biedroń said the left would back a dark horse in the presidential election. He framed the choice as an intentional move to surprise a public increasingly tuned into quick, decisive campaigns, arguing that a candidate with cross-cutting appeal could win votes from beyond traditional party loyalties.
The Left appears prepared to field a candidate who can attract both city dwellers and rural voters, a profile designed to bridge divides and bring new energy to the race.
He added.
“The cards have been dealt.”
He explained that the cards had been distributed across the major groups, setting the frame for how each bloc plans to mobilize its base and present a message to voters.
With the picture clearer, observers feel that a candidate who can unite people rather than deepen divides is now central to the race, and the electorate can start evaluating the options.
He added.
The plan calls for a December announcement without primaries, based on the belief that a widely supported figure can mobilize voters across the country. Biedroń stressed that the left already possesses a strong candidate and urged supporters to back the effort.
— Biedroń encouraged.
PiS and PO candidates
On the preceding day, Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke at the Civic Platform’s National Council, noting that Rafał Trzaskowski had secured about 74.75 percent in KO primaries, and would thus become the party’s presidential candidate. His rival, Radosław Sikorski, captured roughly 25.25 percent of the vote. The numbers set expectations for the party’s official nomination process.
A citizens’ meeting was scheduled in Kraków at Hala Sokół, with PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński in attendance to announce the party’s stance on backing a nonpartisan presidential contender. Unofficial chatter pointed to Karol Nawrocki, head of the Institute of National Remembrance, as a likely nominee.
In these exchanges, the focus remained on the timing, unity messaging, and the breadth of support needed to move the race forward in the months ahead.
The evolving discussions highlight how each bloc weighs its strategy, ensuring that messaging resonates with a broad audience while navigating a field that could shift as December declarations approach.