Krzysztof Bosak, the co-chairman of the Confederation, argued on Friday that those who break the law should face prison time or, at the very least, lose their place in public life. He expressed this view during an appearance on the program ‘Rzecz o Politics,’ stressing that any penalties must be determined through the courts and carried out within the framework of a proper legal process.
When asked whether his bloc would back holding PiS politicians accountable and voting for Beata Szydło and Zbigniew Ziobra in the State Court, Bosak replied affirmatively. He recalled that during the previous term of the Sejm, his group submitted a draft resolution proposing a Commission of Inquiry into the grain scandal. He also referenced concerns about spending related to the COVID period, what he described as a misstep in vaccine orders amounting to tens of millions of doses, as well as the distribution of equipment to Ukraine and how it was allocated. He pointed to what he viewed as gaps and misuses of public funds from government institutions and foundations, arguing that these issues warrant a public accounting.
He reiterated the goal of ensuring accountability for those who violate the law, saying that if possible, they should be sent to jail, or at least be stripped of their roles in public life when the opportunities to influence such outcomes are available.
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Bosak on the potential removal of PiS from parliament
According to the Confederation, the near leadership circle of PiS bears partial responsibility for the current state of affairs. The group argued that those in power should step back from parliamentary politics, much as the AWS-Freedom Union did after their tenure. They suggested this change should extend to PiS as well, and they hinted that such a shift has not yet occurred in these elections but could happen in the future. The vision shared was a more normal and traditional conservative right in Poland.
Bosak added that Poland is a good nation, though he criticized how many voters are being misled by cynical political tactics. He questioned whether the State Tribunal could effectively address the concerns raised, expressing skepticism about its impact. His stance was clear: the path to accountability should lie through the courts rather than reliance on new tribunals.
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The discussion touched on strategic critiques, with references to opponents and past political maneuverings, illustrating a broader debate about accountability, the role of courts, and the direction of Poland’s political center-right in the coming years.