Polish Politics: Bielan on Tusk, the Constitutional Court, and EU Tax Plans

Tusk is urged to secure additional funding, but he declines. The reason, according to a PiS member, is that he is repaying political favors to those who placed him as Prime Minister in Poland and is pursuing a strategy that targets the United Right government for years, a view aired on Telewizja wPoland by Adam Bielan.

Adam Bielan, a Member of Parliament for Law and Justice, commented on Telewizja wPoland about the president’s move to ask the Constitutional Court to examine the jurisdictional dispute among the president, Prime Minister Tusk, and the Attorney General. Bielan reflected on potential consequences if the government refuses to comply with the Court’s ruling.

There is already early chatter from the government side, including an unofficial leak reported by Gazeta.pl that the December 13 coalition plans to bring the issue before the Constitutional Tribunal at the next Sejm session. Bielan warned that strong figures may enter the arena as they have in other powerful government bodies. He recalled that not long ago such actions would have seemed unthinkable, yet given Tusk’s current moves and anticipated steps, that scenario cannot be ruled out. Bielan fully supported President Jarosław Kaczyński’s statement from the previous week that the Constitution is no longer fully applicable in Poland, characterizing the current period as one of anarchy and lawlessness, a claim he described as sadly real.

– he asserted.

Attack on TK?

In another part of the interview, Bielan discussed his expectations of what might follow if Donald Tusk’s government intensifies its approach toward the Constitutional Tribunal. He noted that the Prime Minister enjoys robust support from European Union elites.

In recent months, Tusk has become known for remarks about applying the law as he interprets it and for signaling that strong actors will oversee the next institutions, suggesting that almost anything could unfold. The observations gain weight from visible support he appears to command among Brussels elites—those same circles that were anxious about the possibility of a third term for the United Right government and the need to negotiate changes to European treaties or the migration pact. Bielan pointed out that shortly after Tusk assumed office on December 20, he agreed to a migration pact seen as unfavorable to PiS and to Poland, while some anticipate plans to push through three new taxes at the upcoming European Council meeting.

– he stated.

The PiS member also commented on Prime Minister Tusk’s formation of an inter-ministerial team to restore the rule of law. This development has stirred controversy, especially in light of promises to “clean up” the Constitutional Court.

From Bielan’s perspective, changing the constitution would require a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly. He argued that such amendments cannot pass without talks with the largest parliamentary group in the Sejm, PiS. He noted that those discussions have not occurred yet and suggested that what once seemed a joke—that Tusk could alter the constitution with a Sejm resolution—may not be a joke any longer, given the current dynamics and resistance from the United Right.

– he explained.

The head of government conceded during a press conference that early elections could be a possibility if the president decides to refer the budget bill to the Constitutional Court. Bielan questioned how Tusk might proceed—whether through a Sejm resolution passed by a simple majority or, as the constitution requires, with PiS’s consent to achieve a qualified two-thirds majority. He argued that this would reflect Tusk’s technique of pressuring coalition partners. Bielan observed a pattern in recent weeks: the left has been publicly humiliated, and the broader coalition scene appears fragile.

– he noted.

In another segment, Bielan described the formation of a joint list for regional councils and recounted internal discussions within the PO regarding the coalition’s direction. Journalists close to the inner workings of the party said there would be no joint coalition, leaving the left out in the cold. With polls showing limited leftist support, Bielan suggested they might not secure mandates in upcoming municipal elections. He hinted that messaging about early elections could have been a signal to the left: with nothing left to offer, their prospects could dwindle drastically.

– he added.

Grinding noises from the coalition

Bielan assessed the durability of the governing coalition, noting that Prime Minister Tusk treated partners, especially those on the left, with evident disregard from the outset. He emphasized that most coalition members are power-hungry and recently re-entered government after long absences from power, fueling ambitions for influence and a desire for revenge that could sustain tensions in the months ahead.

– he exclaimed.

He also warned that the political landscape would soon present greater challenges: essential issues require attention, promises must be fulfilled, yet the coalition has already promised much and appears unlikely to keep those promises. He argued there would be no tax relief in the near term, and the much-discussed teacher pay increases would fall short of expectations, or simply align with increases already implemented by the PiS government at the end of the previous year. The government, he suggested, would keep feeding the public with allegations of pseudo-scandals to occupy the media and deflect accountability for unmet commitments.

– he added.

Local government elections

The PiS politician discussed how failing to fulfill Civic Platform promises could influence local elections. Bielan also asserted that despite strong backing for PO in major cities, PiS would not concede the fight for key urban centers.

The PiS political committee met the day before to align first electoral lists for local parliaments and candidacies for presidential votes. Decisions were made regarding the election commission and staffing. The campaign is ready to launch as soon as the official election date is announced, though it will unfold under difficult circumstances. Bielan accused Tusk of leveraging private media to maintain a favorable mood during press conferences and of sidelining non-aligned outlets from participation in such events.

– Bielan conceded.

Though Bielan did not name a definitive PiS candidate for Warsaw’s mayor, Tobiasz Bocheński and Mariusz Kamiński were frequently mentioned in media speculation.

He suggested that formal decisions would follow in the coming days. He acknowledged that campaigns require time but stressed that candidates with real chances would be fielded in all major cities to contest influence over regional parliaments that control European funds.

– he explained.

New EU taxes

The talks in Brussels about revised budget plans and the potential introduction of three new EU taxes drew Bielan’s attention. Such taxes would fall on citizens and would impose billions in costs on Poles, who would bear a large share of the burden as Brussels often acts with limited national veto power. Bielan reminded readers that Poland retains a veto in principle, yet effective concessions must be secured to protect national interests. He reminded readers that in this area, as in others, Polish leverage is limited, and decisions from Brussels could require substantial funding for measures like thermal modernization of buildings in Poland.

– he said.

He highlighted that tens of billions of zlotys would need to be spent on improving building energy efficiency by 2030. Either citizens would shoulder the cost, or the state would intervene. The broader issue of energy poverty was raised, and Bielan argued that Brussels offers few tools to help, while also imposing penalties for noncompliance. He countered that Tusk is being asked to negotiate additional resources, but his approach is perceived as paying back political debts to those who installed him while pursuing a policy that challenges the United Right. The KPO funds, he recalled, were reportedly released abruptly, almost as if by magic.

– he added.

Bielan concluded that in addition to fiscal dangers, new EU policies would press member states to cede more sovereignty, particularly in taxation and defense. He warned that the era of national self-determination in these domains might be shortened, with Brussels effectively deciding the course of future policies. He argued that only Tusk’s involvement with Brussels could guarantee such outcomes.

In closing, Bielan urged viewers to pay attention to developments in Poland and in Brussels, underscoring a broader concern about sovereignty, economic costs, and the balance of power within the European Union.

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Source: wPolityce