In a broadcast appearance on Polsat News, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the deputy speaker of the Sejm and co-chair of the New Left, stated that the party would determine who becomes prime minister if the coalition wins the upcoming election. He added that the opposition should seize power, and that for the left there would be an opportunity to co-govern with other forces. These remarks framed a broader message about a united front and shared leadership in Poland’s political future.
“We stand together and we walk together”
Czarzasty announced that the left-wing groups Labor Union, Polish Socialist Party, Together Party, and Nowa Lewica had finalized a joint agreement to field candidates as a single slate in the parliamentary elections. He also indicated that talks would continue with OPZZ and other formations to expand the coalition’s reach. The emphasis was on unity in pursuit of a common goal, with a recognition that internal debates exist within any broad alliance.
I believe the left will rule and the opposition will take over
– the Polsat News guest asserted, describing his group as a family that sometimes experiences disagreements. Yet he stressed that when critical matters arise, there is a shared commitment to stand and move forward together.
Does the left want Tusk to be prime minister?
The deputy speaker responded to a statement by Left Together MP Paulina Matysiak, who said her party would not support Donald Tusk’s candidacy for prime minister. Czarzasty reiterated that the final decision on leadership would come after victory in the elections and that positions within today’s agreement would become clear in due course. He stressed that leadership discussions would follow the electoral win, with room for diverse viewpoints within the coalition.
He pointed out that it is typical in parliamentary systems for the leader of the largest party, regardless of who that person is, to be considered a prime ministerial candidate. If that dynamic did not hold, questions would arise about the current government’s stability and leadership. He also touched on Ukraine’s ongoing conflict and the prime minister’s role in managing diplomacy and security—an important backdrop to any discussion about national leadership and governance. The query on whether a country with a large population should be led by a single party leader was raised to illustrate the complexities of coalition governance.
Senate pact
The New Left co-chair announced that the opposition would sign a pact regarding the Senate in the near term. He indicated confidence in securing a solid number of Senate seats based on current polls and described the arrangement as a practical platform for governance. He suggested that achieving a degree of cross-party cooperation in the Senate would help ensure the coalition’s broader program could be implemented smoothly, even before finalizing individual candidate lists.
Czarzasty also mentioned a proposed declaration on joint governance to reassure voters that votes would count toward a shared program, with list negotiations to be addressed later. He acknowledged uncertainty about the exact seat count the left would win once the Senate pact takes effect, noting that the mathematics behind the projections is complex but that the project’s importance warrants pursuing it despite fluctuating support levels.
He described cooperation with the opposition as a priority, emphasizing that a small difference in seats should not derail a broader, collaborative approach. The goal was clear: advance a stable plan for governance that reflects the coalition’s shared values and aims.
The discussion around these steps underscored the broader theme of political consolidation before the election, with the coalition seeking to present a united front while balancing internal voices and strategic calculations. The conversations and pronouncements reflect a deliberate push to articulate a credible alternative to the current government and to outline how a possible post-election governance model could function.
Additional reactions from other party representatives and commentators highlighted the evolving dynamics within Poland’s opposition. Analysts noted the significance of pre-election coordination, while critics warned about the risks of over-coordination or diluting distinct party identities. The evolving strategy remains focused on delivering a coherent program that voters can trust, along with a credible path to implementing it if the coalition wins.
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Source: wPolityce