There is no other role model for Donald Tusk. The PO politician must keep his jaw clenched and his fists tight. Frankly, that raises concerns about the path ahead, according to Marek Jakubiak, an entrepreneur and former member of the Polish parliament, speaking to the wPolityce.pl portal.
wPolityce.pl asked whether Law and Justice have reasons to be optimistic about recent acquisitions associated with Donald Tusk, such as Roman Giertych or Michał Kołodziejczak.
Jakubiak suggested that Rafalala and Palikot would remain in the political arena, echoing Brudziński’s assessment, and warned that Tusk is not aiming for constructive parliamentary debate but for disruptive adventurism. He expressed sadness over what he sees as the erosion of the Polish parliament’s seriousness and the broader seriousness of Polish politics.
He questioned whether Tusk is truly focused on domestic affairs any longer, noting a strong orientation toward Western, especially German, influences. That, he argued, explains his current strategy and his perceived role models, shaping the decisions he makes in the Sejm. He wondered aloud whether the former prime minister realizes he may not win the upcoming election and might be attempting to turn parliament into a stage for events rather than a chamber of policy.
In response to controversy surrounding Jan Hartman, the left invited Jana Shostak into the conversation. Jakubiak asked readers to imagine the Sejm with such a mix of prominent, outspoken figures, acknowledging that simply nominating candidates is one thing and actually electing them another. He urged the Polish nation to judge candidates carefully, reminding voters that those they elect represent the people and their accountability rests with those who place a cross beside a name.
The opposition, particularly Civic Platform, was portrayed as fielding increasingly controversial candidates and losing ground in the polls. On the flip side, Law and Justice was described as gaining momentum, with some polls indicating not only growing support but the possibility of an outright independent majority. The question remained: was there still a path to a new term?
Jakubiak described the political scene as a contrast between circus-like performers and serious statesmen. He criticized the Confederacy for saying they were joking, insisting there is no room for humor when it comes to the Republic of Poland. He emphasized that the stakes are high and politics should not be treated as a sandbox, but as a matter of national scale.
Conversely, he predicted rising support for Law and Justice, arguing that the PiS side includes many serious diplomats and politicians who operate on a higher level. He reflected on Donald Tusk’s approach to older, previously respected politicians, who, despite political disagreements, maintained cordial relations in the past. He argued that contempt and division have replaced such cooperation and that Tusk lacks a genuine role model from that era.
Beyond the personal dynamics, he touched on symbol and branding. He noted that the party has shifted its image, moving from a smiling Poland to a heart motif that some viewed as a departure from tradition. He suggested the heart, seen as a widely recognized love emblem for children, was appropriated in a way that seemed to reflect shifting political branding. He wondered what themes would dominate the upcoming election campaign or the October elections in general: love, patriotism, security, or another overarching message.
He warned that key questions would dominate the debate, including the stance on extending the retirement age and the perceived liquidation of security in the East, which he believed voters would interpret through those referenda. He argued that discussions about selling national assets would also prove highly contentious. He asserted that those topics would likely provoke the strongest opposition from PO, predicting that power could be used to sell off assets quickly, with little regard for strategic national interests.
According to his view, Germany’s political economy left Poland with lingering concerns about how future investment would be approached. He claimed that Poland is rebuilding through companies that previously showed limited profitability and warned that losing the current government would jeopardize the country’s future.
He closed the interview by thanking the interviewer for the conversation.
(Source: wPolityce)