During a press gathering at the party headquarters on Nowogrodzka Street in Warsaw, Jarosław Kaczyński addressed a range of questions from journalists, including members of the wPolityce.pl portal. The leader of Law and Justice spoke about recent European Parliament elections, noting that his party secured more than 36 percent of the vote and finished in second place. He also commented on the public opinion polling that suggested an exit poll overestimated the resul t for Civic Platform and underestimated PiS, suggesting that the margin could be more than a mere coincidence. The discussion underscored the party’s stance on the electoral process and the metrics used to gauge public support.
He was asked to comment on a controversial exit poll and its implications. He acknowledged the event and reiterated his belief that some polling methods may have been intentionally skewed, implying a deliberate misrepresentation of the true political landscape. The conversation touched on the idea that access to accurate exit poll data is crucial for understanding voter behavior and for maintaining trust in democratic processes. The emphasis remained on transparency and accountability in how results are compiled and reported.
The topic then shifted to potential realignments within the governing coalition, specifically concerning the December 13 coalition components such as the Third Way and the Left. When asked whether the coalition could be altered in light of the smaller party shifts, Kaczyński responded with a measured clarity about the coalition’s internal dynamics and long-term strategy. He suggested that changes within the coalition were not a straightforward matter and that stubborn structural issues, especially with PSL, have historically limited cross-party cooperation. He stressed that despite pressure from various quarters, the PiS leadership would not hastily retreat from its principles or engage in actions that could be interpreted as a crisis response rather than a considered policy decision.
The conversation then turned to the Confederation and its role in the broader political spectrum. It was described as a complex alliance, notable for bringing together several factions within a relatively small political space. The remarks touched on the broader question of whether the Polish right is united, noting that divisions within the right could influence governance and public perception. The speaker suggested that disunity among major right-leaning groups could, in the long run, hinder the ability to implement a coherent program. Still, the tone indicated a belief that unity would be preferable and beneficial for the country, even if current alignments do not reflect that ideal.
Kaczyński articulated a clear political project that he described as the core of what is sometimes referred to as a