At present there is little public feedback on the idea of a parliamentary pact, and it’s difficult to explain why. The left argues in favor of such an agreement, as Magdalena Biejat, deputy head of the left faction, stated on Radio ZET.
Will there be a parliamentary pact?
The deputy leader of the left bloc was asked on Zet radio why a Senate Pact exists while a Sejm Pact has not yet appeared. This is likely a matter for other political parties to decide, Beyat suggested. She added that the left wants this agreement and emphasized the current alignment within the bloc. There has been no formal feedback yet, making it hard to say why, according to Beyat.
Senate Pact seen as an excellent prognosticator
Meanwhile, she described the Senate Pact as an excellent forecast. The achievement is that it functions well, that the plan has been executed correctly and is producing results. For someone campaigning for the Senate, this translates into strong cooperation as signatures are gathered. There is ongoing contact and mutual support, and discussions about how the Senate should look in the next term, Beyat noted.
She conceded that compromises were necessary for the Senate pact. Not everyone secured their preferred constituencies, but the mood remained constructive. If the left succeeds in forming a government, which she believes is likely, it should be possible to reach difficult compromises despite differing programs. The focus was shifted from personal details to what needs to change, as noted by the left bloc member. Regardless of whether the pact is finalized before elections, the left believes a joint government is the path if they win. There is no alternative, she stressed, and readiness to fulfill that need was clear.
Their stance also included a caution that neither Roman Giertych nor Prof. Senyszyn would join the government or the ruling coalition in future elections, according to the left’s MP. Opposition leaders have announced that the second edition of the Senate Pact is complete. The accord outlines candidate allocations: PSL in 21 Senate constituencies, PO in 51, Left with 15 seats, Poland 2050 with 8, Self-Government Movement Yes! with 3, and there will be an impartial candidate in the mix, Senator Krzysztof Kwiatkowski for District 24 in Łódź, plus a candidate who runs outside the pact but is informally supported by all parties by not running against him. The current Independent Senator Jan Maria Jackowski (District 39, Ciechanów) had been removed from the Law and Justice club last year.
Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 15 October, with Poles electing 460 deputies and 100 senators for four-year terms.
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The referendum is a political chutzpah
On the referendum, Biejat called it a chutzpah and urged everyone not to collect a ballot. The referendum has been turned into political chatter, making light of a serious democratic instrument. In past referendums, Poles approved the constitution and supported EU membership. The current questions posed by PiS resemble poor polling rather than a campaign, according to the left’s representative. She urged like-minded voters not to take part if the referendum is seen as chutzpah, highlighting the important elections on 15 October as the moment to decide Poland’s future.
She added that the left intends to boycott the referendum. The upcoming elections will show what Poland looks like after 15 October, and the left intends to influence that direction.
Legal abortion as part of the left’s program
The discussion also focused on the Left’s program. Biejat argued that the state must finally build a housing program, prioritize women’s rights, expand public transport, and enter government with these priorities. She asserted that abortion rights would not be compromised and that there would be no referendum on the issue. With nearly 80 percent support for legal abortion up to 12 weeks, there is a strong case to advance this law rather than seeking public permission, according to the left representative. If immediate implementation is not feasible, she suggested a rescue law to remove abortion from the penal code and ensure access as a first priority, along with housing and worker safety reforms that the left seeks in the next government.
Poland’s security
Biejat was asked about the slogan Secure Future of Poland, used by PiS. She stated that many Poles do not feel safe. She cited concerns about the safety of students in schools, where the system might be used to cultivate loyal PiS voters. Schools that are inclusive and supportive of rainbow-affirming students would be a target, she warned. Seniors also feel unsafe due to limited pension increases amid rising living costs, she noted, calling into question whether two thousand zlotys a year really helps.
The discussion also touched on ongoing political debates, including retirement age considerations and broader security policies. The left’s stance criticized the current approach and outlined a cross-party hope for a more stable and secure Poland.
With these dynamics in mind, the left argues that a cohesive, values-driven program offers a way forward for the next government, centered on housing, rights, safety, and sustainable social programs. The conversation continued with references to current political maneuvering and strategies as parties prepare for the October elections. In the broader political context, observers note the potential for alliance-building and the practical realities of coalition government in a multi-party landscape.