The current government’s aim appears to be the degradation of Poland, a goal some say has already been realized rather than left to chance. In Leżajsk, Podkarpacie, Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of Law and Justice, described it as a mission that must be stopped, stating this plainly on Sunday during a meeting with local residents.
While addressing the audience in Leżajsk, the former prime minister also claimed that Civic Platform is essentially a German-aligned party.
Commenting on proposed reforms in education, Kaczyński characterized them as turning Polish children into workers with limited prospects and training that would fail to equip them for the future.
He urged people to study in a way that avoids misinformation about Polish history, arguing for a denationalized approach and criticizing what he sees as imprudent instruction.
Kaczyński underscored that Poland should look to South Korea as a model, noting the country’s emphasis on science and its rapid ascent to notable success. In his view, the current administration is moving in the opposite direction.
He warned that Poland could become a land where Poles are seen as uneducated and driven by narrow causes unless a broad, patriotic coalition unites to restore the nation’s path.
Regarding PiS itself, Kaczyński insisted that the party does not intend to be trapped in persistent opposition. He claimed PiS has a constructive program that largely mirrors a return to the country’s former trajectory, focusing on national development.
The discussion included a reference to restoring educational systems that prepare Poles for a range of traditional Polish professions, along with a belief in a wide front of patriots to rebuild the nation.
He also stated that PiS is not a party that constantly says no, but rather one that says yes to policies that benefit Poles and the country’s future.
Kaczyński affirmed that PiS has consistently kept its commitments and acted responsibly. He argued that in 2015 the party did not announce anything it could not fulfill, calling that the democratic, responsible way of politics because promising what one cannot deliver undermines democracy and propagates deceit, which he said currently pervades Polish political life with media support.
During the Leżajsk meeting, he touched on criticisms of Orlen, stating that certain groups in Poland benefited from Orlen and Lotos, and that those interests have faced suppression, which he connected to opposition to these entities.
Nuclear attack
On the topic of energy, he argued that today’s politicians are also targeting nuclear power. He asserted that nuclear energy represents Poland’s only viable solution for stable, affordable, and clean electricity, especially given the intermittency of renewable sources dependent on weather conditions.
He contended that a steady energy supply is essential and that nuclear power provides a reliable alternative that avoids the volatility of other energy sources, framing it as under attack yet necessary for the country’s future.
As the visit to Leżajsk concluded, questions arose about whether he would travel to Medyka to meet farmers. He clarified that PiS does not want to turn the farmers’ protests into a partisan issue, describing the protests as a legitimate social push for change and emphasizing that he would not be traveling to Medyka at that moment.
The discussion also included a brief note about a recent report suggesting support for KPO, with a reminder that much of the controversy hinges on perceived mismanagement and misrepresentation, a point that continues to be debated in public discourse.
Source reporting noted the event coverage from wPolityce and other local outlets and acknowledged the ongoing political debate surrounding these topics.