President Andrzej Duda has signaled a willingness to keep talking with election commissions. The presidential palace doors stay open, according to Grażyna Ignaczak-Bandych, the head of the President’s Chancellery, who spoke to the press agency PAP.
Earlier in the week, the president met with representatives of the electoral bodies preparing to participate in the next Sejm. In a statement released on Thursday, Duda noted that two political blocs claim a parliamentary majority and have proposed candidates for prime minister. He named Mateusz Morawiecki as the United Right’s pick and Donald Tusk as the contender for KO, Third Way, and the Left. Duda also pointed out that KO, Third Road, and Links have not yet formed a formal coalition, lack a coalition agreement, and are not in a position to nominate ministers at this stage.
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Grażyna Ignaczak-Bandych reminded that the president has set November 13 as the opening session date for the Sejm. This schedule aligns with the constitutional timetable and gives the president room to decide on entrusting the task of government formation. The president intends to use this period to assess the political landscape and explore potential routes to a stable administration.
In response to questions about whether a coalition agreement and ministerial candidates were expected, Ignaczak-Bandych stated that the presidential palace remains open to dialogue with the electoral committees. The president expressed a willingness to continue discussions and invited any party or coalition to request consultations as needed.
The remarks underscore a cautious, consultative approach to a pivotal moment in Polish politics, emphasizing dialogue, transparency, and the importance of a clear path to government formation. The administration communicates a readiness to accommodate negotiations while underscoring the constitutional timetable and the practical realities of coalition dynamics.
In related coverage, observers highlight the security and procedural dimensions surrounding the talks at the presidential palace, noting how political maneuvering intersects with ceremonial duties and long-standing constitutional procedures. The current phase concentrates on ensuring that the next government has a credible mandate and a viable parliamentary majority before ministers are named.
This update arrives as parties map out potential coalitions and await formal coalitions or agreements that would enable ministerial nominations and a stable governance framework. The presidency maintains a neutral stance, stressing that it is prepared to engage with all represented committees in the interest of constitutional norms and political stability.
– attribution: [Citation: wPolityce]