The rift between Miłosz Motyka and Franciszek Sterczewski over the attacks on PSL offices in the 10th district underscores ongoing strains within Donald Tusk’s governing coalition. PiS MP Andrzej Śliwka noted that PSL members are gradually facing the reality of who was entrusted with steering the government in Poland, and how quickly political fortunes can shift when coalition partners reassess their responsibilities.
Since the left introduced a draft amendment that would liberalize abortion, PSL lawmakers have endured a challenging atmosphere. They have faced backlash from opponents who argued that the party broke away during the elections and from critics of their stance on abortion. In response, several left-leaning and pro-abortion groups organized direct actions directed at parliamentary offices and the PSL lawmakers’ headquarters across the country, signaling heightened political tension and mobilization in the public sphere.
Civic Coalition MP Franciszek Sterczewski expressed surprise on social media that any PSL activist could be upset about anger aimed at the People’s Party by the coalition’s base. He also questioned whether PSL members had fully weighed the parliamentary norms during the legislative process, suggesting a gap between party reactions and procedural expectations.
Sterczewski later replied to PSL figure Miłosz Motyka, who had asked if the attacks on PSL headquarters made him laugh, signaling a probing moment in this political dispute and a broader conversation about accountability.
In Sterczewski’s view, there is no room for mercy toward violence or intimidation. He criticized responses from some who continued to back laws he believes could threaten the health and lives of Polish women, emphasizing that calm and restraint are essential even amid fierce disagreements. The call for de-escalation reflected a broader insistence on keeping political discourse within lawful and civil bounds.
– wrote Sterczewski.
PSL’s position under scrutiny
The tensions within the coalition did not escape the notice of opposition figures. PiS MP Andrzej Śliwka argued that PSL appears to be reassessing the political realities it helped shape in Poland’s government, noting how alliances shift and responsibilities are redistributed as parties question past commitments and future directions.
Śliwka asserted that PSL members are reevaluating whom they entrusted with the reins of government, highlighting the mounting scrutiny of the party’s choices and partnerships as the political landscape evolves.
The developments around PSL have intensified debate across the broader political environment, fueling discussions about accountability, public sentiment, and the consequences of party realignments on policy-making and governance. This dynamic underscores how coalition politics in Poland continues to be tested by ideological differences, strategic calculations, and the pressures of public opinion.
[Citation: wPolityce]