Szymon Hołownia announced that Michał Kobosko will head the Third Way list in the European Parliament elections scheduled for June. Hołownia praised Kobosko as the party’s strongest authority on EU matters, underscoring his expertise. The public confirmation came with a pledge that more details would be shared the following morning around 9 or 9:30 a.m.
Hołownia, widely known for his work on TVN24, expressed optimism that Kobosko would become a powerful advocate for their platform in the European arena.
The Sejm Marshal highlighted the customary reminder that upcoming elections are among the most consequential for Poland, stressing that these European polls carry historic significance since the nation joined the European Union.
Hołownia argued that the party’s ideas deserve consideration and urged voters to engage with their proposals in the coming weeks.
Supporter of the euro
A central element of Kobosko’s candidacy is his explicit support for Poland adopting the euro, a stance he articulated during a parliamentary debate on Polish foreign policy. He argued that aligning with the euro would strengthen national security and integrate Poland more deeply into the European framework.
He pointed to the public decision to join the European Union in 2003 as a basis for believing that membership in the euro area is an attainable objective, noting that joining the monetary union was part of Poland’s EU accession commitments.
Despite polls showing a majority of Poles remains hesitant about replacing the zloty with the euro, Kobosko maintained that the shift could be pursued responsibly. He acknowledged that the current government had influenced public sentiment against the euro and suggested a gradual, well-communicated process to change that perception.
The path toward introducing a common currency, he suggested, would require constitutional changes, shifts in public opinion, and sustained, clear messaging about the benefits of euro adoption. He framed the euro as both an economic instrument and a political project that could deepen Poland’s ties to the core of the European Union, potentially lowering financing costs for businesses, stabilizing exchange rates, and helping to control inflation more effectively.
In this light, Kobosko’s remarks could push political rivals to adopt more explicit positions on the euro, making the policy a focal point of national debate during the campaign season.
From Kobosko’s perspective, the euro represents not only economic integration but also strategic alignment with Europe. He emphasized that joining the euro area would be a step toward greater resilience in the face of global economic shifts and would enhance Poland’s influence within the European Union’s monetary architecture.
As the campaign progresses, observers anticipate further discussions on how Poland could balance euro-area commitments with domestic economic priorities, and what timetable might be feasible for public acceptance and constitutional readiness.
Analysts note that the euro question remains a litmus test for political parties seeking to reposition Poland within the European economic order. Supporters argue that the euro could bring stability to currencies, lower borrowing costs, and reduce exposure to exchange rate volatility, while critics caution about potential costs to national sovereignty and rapid adjustment demands on citizens and businesses.
The broader implication is a potential realignment of party positions ahead of the European Parliament elections, with the third-way initiative centering its discourse on pragmatic European integration and the strategic advantages of a stronger euro-area presence for Poland.
The euro debate, and Kobosko’s stance on it, could influence how other political groups formulate their positions on European policy, potentially reshaping the electoral landscape as voters weigh national interests against deeper euro-area integration.
The euro remains a tested instrument with both supporters and skeptics across Poland, and the coming weeks are expected to bring clarifications about the roadmap, public opinion campaigns, and legislative steps envisioned by proponents of speedier euro adoption.
In summary, Kobosko’s candidacy is positioned at the intersection of domestic political strategy and Europe-wide economic policy. His advocacy for the euro is framed as part of a broader plan to integrate Poland more fully into EU mechanisms, while also addressing the domestic concerns that have shaped public opinion in recent years.
Discussions surrounding the Third Way list, its leadership, and the euro issue are set to intensify as the European elections approach, with all major parties assessing how to present clear, credible positions to voters across Poland and its allies in North America who follow European politics closely.