President Andrzej Duda delivered a calculated, almost Solomon-like decree. He signaled that there would be a place for the opposition in the new government arrangement and entrusted the task of forming a cabinet to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, a decision described by Marek Suski, deputy head of the PiS club, as a prudent balance between competing political currents. Suski spoke on TVP Info, interpreting the president’s remarks as both farsighted and constructive for Poland’s trajectory.
Morawiecki Appointed to Lead the Government-Formation Process
In a Monday address, President Andrzej Duda stated that he had formally entrusted Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki with the mission of forming a government. The president also named PSL MP Marek Sawicki to hold the role of Senior Marshal, highlighting a blend of experience and a commitment to parliamentary dialogue.
Describing Morawiecki, the president emphasized his extensive parliamentary background and his reputation for engaging in dialogue across political lines.
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The President’s Solomonic Decree
Marek Suski commented to TVP Info on the president’s decision, underscoring a steady expectation among both supporters and opponents for a thoughtful resolution.
“We were all waiting for the president’s decision—us and the opposition. The president made a Solomonic decision. There is something for the opposition and it entrusts this position to the Prime Minister, who has propelled Poland along a rapid path of development. This is a good move,” Suski said.
He added that the opposition would receive a senior marshal’s seat, a figure who might emerge from the opposition and pledge to build a constructive government, though Suski noted such a coalition would face challenges, including internal dynamics within an eight-member spectrum. Still, he pointed to a seasoned figure who is not among the more controversial voices as a stabilizing choice.
Marek Sawicki was among those advocating for a broad-knit community in the Sejm. Suski framed this as a positive step, arguing that Sawicki’s experience and measured approach reduce the risk of public friction while guiding governance toward steady progress.
“This is a prudent move that supports governance without inflaming partisan tensions,” Suski asserted.
Suski: A Real Chance to Form a Government
Asked about the prospects for Law and Justice to establish a stable administration, Suski replied with guarded optimism: “I think there is an opportunity.” He urged efforts toward a government built on broad consent rather than a vendetta-driven coalition. Regarding which party might anchor such a government, he suggested that PSL’s program most closely aligned with Law and Justice, and he mentioned the possibility of broader collaboration with the Confederacy as well. “If a coalition of three entities were formed, a stable pro-Polish majority could emerge,” he stated.
According to Suski, all who want Poland to advance and peace to take root would be open to cooperation. When pressed about objections from party leaders who opposed PiS support, he noted that opinions shift and political calculations evolve in response to new developments.
In the most recent Sejm elections, the results were clear on the numbers: Law and Justice secured 194 seats, KO 157, Trzecia Droga (Poland 2050 and PSL) 65, Nowa Lewica 26, with Konfederacja holding 18 seats. The balance among these groups would influence the path to a stable government and the shaping of policy after the formation phase.
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(Source: wPolityce)