What will the Third Way tell the president
A new round of talks is scheduled for Wednesday between President Andrzej Duda and representatives from the electoral commissions. By 11 a.m., delegates from KKW Trzecia Droga arrived at the Presidential Palace, including Szymon Hołownia, leader of Poland 2050, and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the president of PSL.
With President Duda, the discussions will include Grażyna Ignaczak-Bandych, the Head of the President’s Chancellery, and Marcin Mastalerek, the Head of the President’s Cabinet.
The Third Way leaders will state that no majority exists in this Sejm outside a democratic coalition and will urge the presidency to convene a Sejm session at the earliest opportunity, as emphasized by Kosiniak-Kamysz and Hołownia.
The message will be that in this Sejm there will be no majority beyond a democratic coalition. Hołownia asserted before the talks that the coalition must be solidified in the name of the majority and the movement that forms and protects it. The coalition would bear responsibility for Poland when the moment calls for it.
He stressed that such responsibility should be anchored in reconciliation. The aim is to avoid reviving past patterns and to ensure a country that belongs to every citizen, regardless of party affiliation. Inclusivity is a cornerstone of the discussions, Hołownia noted.
Kosiniak-Kamysz underscored the importance of consulting with the president. He indicated that the president should be urged to call a Sejm session promptly to begin a new term.
There was talk about the possibility of a smooth transfer of power, ideally marked by the election of a new Sejm chair and a new Senate chair on a specified date, while maintaining stability and security for citizens across the Republic of Poland.
Kosiniak-Kamysz remarked that a timely transition would contribute to a sense of stability and confidence among the Polish people.
Meeting with the New Left
Subsequent discussions with the New Left are planned for 1 p.m. and a further session with Confederation Liberty and Independence at 3 p.m. within the day’s schedule.
The president began consultations with electoral commission representatives who are expected to form part of the next Sejm as the process moves forward.
The Tuesday talks included representatives from the ruling party and its allies, with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki among those present, along with other party figures who serve as key voices within the coalition.
Later, President Duda met with leaders and representatives from the Civic Coalition, including the head of the party and the candidate for prime minister, along with other leading figures who influence the coalition’s direction.
According to the Head of the President’s Chancellery, the discussions with the ruling party and its opponents revealed a readiness to form a government and present candidates for premiership. The president reiterated a desire for constructive cooperation focusing on security and international affairs.
On Tuesday, leaders from the New Left, Third Way, and other parties expressed willingness to form a government, naming a prime minister candidate and urging the president to entrust the task of forming a government and to convene the new Sejm as soon as possible.
In the election results, the ruling party secured the highest seat count, followed by other major groups, reflecting the evolving balance of forces in the parliament.
The ongoing process highlights an attempt to stabilize the political landscape and to chart a path toward governance that commands broad support.
These consultations are part of a broader effort to map out a possible framework for governance, taking into account security, economic policy, and international relations as central pillars of Poland’s next term.