President Andrzej Duda is the sole decision maker in his actions. If he judges it necessary to call a cabinet meeting or pursue another constitutional path, such steps will be taken, stated Piotr Ćwik, deputy head of the ruling party, on Program I of Polish Radio. He also guaranteed that the President will swear in new members of the National Electoral Commission on the dates required by his duties.
<pĆwik was asked whether President Duda would heed the call from Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of PiS, who yesterday warned of a creeping coup. He framed the situation as an ongoing crisis defined by law, arguing that the current moment represents an attempt to change the system by force. The assessment extended beyond the immediate events, noting that many actions since December 13 form part of a broader pattern of what he called a crime against the authority involved.
There is an ongoing crisis driven by forces attempting to alter the system by force
<pThe crisis is real and unfolding, Ćwik said, but it is legally framed. He indicated that the President, true to his authority, may convene the Cabinet Council or a meeting with representatives of political circles and the Government if it is necessary to safeguard the constitution and the rules of law. This is a reminder that presidential sovereignty remains intact and purposeful in defense of constitutional provisions.
<p– Ćwik emphasized. The deputy head noted that the president carries a clear message for all political actors in Poland: emotions must be kept in check. In his view, discussions should move beyond personal rifts while still defending differing positions in a substantive manner.
<pWe should aim for productive debate rather than personal attacks. That remains the guiding principle for how dialogue should be conducted.
<p– added. The focus is on a substantive exchange rather than insults and contempt.
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<pĆwik was also asked about the timing for swearing in seven new members of the National Electoral Commission and how this would fit into the President’s schedule. He stressed that the President will fulfill these duties within the statutory deadlines and that the calendar is structured to handle all appointments and nominations with due diligence.
<pHe also mentioned the appointment of members to the Social Dialogue Council. Today’s agenda includes naming individuals to this council, following a request from Prime Minister Donald Tusk in early January. Fifteen ministers were invited to participate, and ten confirmed their presence yesterday. There was surprise late in the evening when a note from the Prime Minister’s Chancellery indicated that some ministers would be too occupied to attend and that the process might be routed through the Chancellery for ministerial consideration. The comment was made that this approach is not conducive to constructive dialogue.
<pHe noted that the steps to formally nominate were prepared without delay and expressed a hope that the matter could be resolved the same day. He indicated readiness to proceed at three thirty in the afternoon to carry out the President’s action. The same sense of urgency applied to scheduling new appointments for the National Electoral Commission within the president’s agenda.
<pThe deputy head of the KPRP was asked whether the President would engage in constitutional amendment discussions if such work began in the Sejm. He answered that the President remains open to dialogue and to ideas that align with proper procedure and law, reiterating a willingness to participate when appropriate.
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<pThe narrative around these questions reflects a posture of constitutional respect and a commitment to lawful processes as guiding principles for the state’s leadership. The information here is presented to illuminate the ongoing political discourse and the official expectations expressed by party figures in Poland, without implying any unauthorized action or speculation beyond stated public remarks.