The opposition has claimed a large budget gap, but Morawiecki asserted on Sunday that the current budget situation is strong. He underscored that he would defend the interests of PiS supporters and those who backed the opposition, emphasizing that many Poles deserve a country that is both proud and honest.
In a Sunday evening podcast posted on social media, the prime minister noted that in the days following the October 15 elections there were voices from the opposition suggesting some promises might not be kept.
Some politicians have begun pushing a narrative of a supposed budget shortfall, while Morawiecki stressed that the present budget health is solid.
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According to the prime minister, votes like these from opposition parties could mark the start of retreat from their electoral commitments.
These are the same promises Poles remember from 2007 and the years that followed. Then, Donald Tusk, heading the Civic Platform, promised pensions would not be raised and taxes would fall to 15%. He failed to deliver on those promises.
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Morawiecki also pointed out that the opposition talked extensively about election fraud before the vote, including fears that the elections might not be conducted fairly. The prime minister said there is concern that the greatest fraud could lie ahead, a fraud in which many promises made during this campaign are evaded. He warned that the scope of the promises presented could amount to what he described as the largest electoral fraud in the Third Polish Republic.
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Tusk has already broken a first promise, Morawiecki claimed. He said that the day after the elections the opposition would fly to Brussels to unblock the KPO, but it turned out to be a metaphor. He added that more metaphors may have been used by the opposition in recent months.
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The prime minister also assured that, regardless of the term ahead, he would protect the interests of voters who supported PiS as well as those who voted for the opposition, insisting that both groups deserve a Poland that is strong and honest.
High voter turnout
A high turnout in the parliamentary elections is a source of pride for Poland, Morawiecki stated in the Sunday podcast. He said the elections were record-breaking for turnout, approaching 75 percent.
People voted in large numbers from small towns to big cities, and there were record levels of participation in many rural areas as well. Among the Polish diaspora, turnout in cycling communities reached a notable share, with about 636,000 registered voters abroad and turnout exceeding 90 percent in many locations. He noted that thirty-four years after communism fell, the majority of Poles feel responsible for their country and its common good, and that modern Poland has become a Republic in both name and action.
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The prime minister thanked fellow citizens for taking part in the elections. He remarked that such a turnout is a point of pride for Poland. In other countries like France, Italy, or Spain, people could envy this level of civic engagement.
He also mentioned the referendum held on the same day, whose result is not binding. He noted that more than 40 percent of eligible voters took part, roughly 12 million people.
The head of government also highlighted PiS’s performance. He said the party secured the votes of more than 7.5 million people, a sign of strong trust and a mandate to work hard in the next Sejm term. He expressed personal gratitude to everyone who supported him, including more than 117,000 voters in Silesia, adding that this result exceeded his expectations and motivates greater effort.
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On Tuesday, the National Electoral Commission announced the official results: PiS won 194 Sejm seats; KO 157; Third Way 65; New Left 26; Konfederacja 18. Financial figures were reported for each party, along with the total donations and votes. In the Senate, PiS secured 34 seats; KO 41; Third Way 11; New Left 9 seats, with five senators elected on regional lists to lead committees.
Morawiecki emphasized that the composition of parliament should serve as a basis for cooperation rather than confrontation. He suggested that society supported PiS’s ongoing policy and that voters expect a more balanced parliament that fosters constructive collaboration among major groups, including factions on the left and the newer parties along with the Confederation — a balance he sees as essential for a brighter future.
In such a climate, dialogue matters more than intra-party skirmishes. Credibility and accountability are not mere slogans but guiding principles for PiS and for the expectations of Polish voters that parties act with integrity and solidarity. Morawiecki pledged to do everything possible to meet those expectations for the Polish people.
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Note: this summary reflects the statements and counted results surrounding the recent parliamentary elections.