The victory of Law and Justice in the election was real, yet it did not settle the political mood. Economic comfort and social improvements for many Polish families played a role, and the country did not face the kinds of risks seen earlier. No wage increases were forced, and nothing pushed people to leave the country. Yet the opponent’s rhetoric managed to stir strong emotions and used harsh language. The situation was described by Marek Formela, editor-in-chief of Gazeta Gdańska, during a broadcast on Salon Dziennikarski, reflecting on Poland’s post‑election landscape.
Poles responded with theatricality
Notes about journalists reacting to the electorate included claims that PiS supporters were mocked as a mob and portrayed as drunk and abusive. The dialogue touched on topics like laziness, constant work, and even extreme measures such as proposals to clean with an iron broom. In the Civic Platform’s public demands, some items loop back or are debated anew. Discussions about responsibility, seizing assets from individuals accused of crime, and court actions against political leaders became a form of language not common in Poland’s democracy. These expressions partly echoed the energy unleashed by the Women’s Strike. The perspective of Mr. Kramek on the emotional pulse in Poland found reinforcement in this political moment, which targeted a segment of voters who supported a change in government.
— Formela added that many Poles voted against their own interests, drawn by dramatic rhetoric that helped turn PiS into a symbol of non‑modern political culture.
PiS faced criticism for leniency
Formela argued that Law and Justice were perhaps too tolerant of the opposition’s tactics.
In campaign discourse, the opposition claimed deception and theft. There were calls to pursue accountability in court, while some observers felt that certain rivals in Gdańsk could have been pursued more aggressively with clearer evidence. Accusations and counter‑accusations circulated, with some asserting that promises or claims about Lotos and the sale of shares in the Gdańsk refinery were not fully investigated. The atmosphere included distrust toward the legitimacy of some financial narratives, with debates about the likelihood of future legal actions by Tusk’s team.
— The journalist highlighted this dynamic as central to the post‑election debate.
The agricultural plan and its critics
Discussing the so‑called agricultural twelve, a program intended to stabilize farming, Formela observed that the Civic Platform would likely shift away from agricultural support if those demands gain traction. There was talk of watering wetlands, managing peatlands, and regulating production levels. For rural voters who supported PO, some argued they had taken a risk themselves. The Polish countryside saw notable growth, with protest activity remaining modest and led by Kołodziejczak, who had lately positioned himself as a more liberal figure. How Kosiniak-Kamysz, a leader with rural roots, would fit into this dynamic was questioned, with some labeling him as a city representative rather than a true rural advocate.
— Formela commented on these tensions during the broadcast.
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— The political discourse during this period included reflections on the strategies used by leading figures and the direction of civil society in the wake of the elections.
Source attribution remains from media coverage at wPolityce.