Contract negotiations must begin now. The aim is to reach the first appointments soon. The leadership of Poland 2050, under Szymon Hołownia, is pushing for rapid hires and a clear start to the process, as reported. The call to move forward on the contract is centered on turning the clock for the president candidate, Andrzej Duda, and pressing ahead with staffing decisions that support the coalition’s early steps.
Negotiations on the contract must get off the ground.
Poland 2050 chairman Szymon Hołownia told PAP that opposing groups will hold further coalition talks in the coming days to refine their strategy. Hołownia outlined a plan with a calendar of meetings designed to accelerate progress and reduce uncertainty as coalition talks progress.
Several meetings are scheduled in the near term to advance the agenda. Hołownia explained that the talks would proceed on two tracks. The first track involves leaders debating the distribution of responsibilities across key government roles. The second track focuses on negotiating a formal coalition agreement that would encode concrete policy solutions.
The coalition agreement is expected to spell out specific measures across major areas. Hołownia stressed that the agreement should be tangible and accessible to the public, rather than a vague political document. He reiterated that contract negotiations must begin immediately and expressed optimism about arranging the initial appointments as soon as possible. The emphasis is on moving forward with staffing while ensuring that the process remains transparent and accountable, aligning with the coalition’s shared objectives.
The Poland 2050 leader was asked whether a Friday session would yield broader coalition talks. He indicated that the schedule is flexible and that discussions will unfold in a calm environment over the coming days. He also suggested that a coalition agreement could be within reach next week, while noting that representatives would be kept busy over the weekend to prepare the ground for decisive steps before the Sejm’s first session.
Hołownia pointed out that the Third Way coalition aims to cover not only the distribution of responsibilities but also to lock in concrete policy issues, including economic reforms, education, safety, and other priorities slated for immediate action. He emphasized that voters and the public deserve clarity about what will be implemented, not just who will occupy specific posts.
He clarified that the coalition agreement will include twelve guarantees from the Third Way and that ideological disputes would be set aside in this negotiating phase. Hołownia also stated that no personnel changes beyond a candidate for the premiership had been decided yet, insisting that the process requires careful alignment with the public mandate and the coalition’s long-term stability.
Reflecting on the leadership structure, Hołownia noted that a unified calendar drove the decision to pursue a common Prime Ministerial candidate and that the parliamentary majority would only be stable if responsibilities were shared across the state. The aim is to avoid a single dominant party and to foster a balanced, collaborative government where all partners contribute to decision-making and accountability.
Hołownia described how responsibilities could be distributed among the major groups. He suggested that the largest group take the Prime Minister role and oversee the government’s overall structure, the second-largest group could assume leadership of the Sejm, and the third would lead the Sejm’s committees, including the Senate. He stressed that these allocations were not final and would be refined through continued discussions, with a focus on a shared roadmap rather than fixed allocations at this stage.
Asked whether there would be a single Deputy Prime Minister, Hołownia indicated that the question would be resolved in future talks. He also mentioned the potential for his own party’s chairmanship of the Sejm, while stressing that the final decisions would reflect collective agreement among all partners and remain open to adjustment as negotiations unfold.
Hołownia articulated a vision for a Parliament that is open, vibrant, and engaged with the public. He said the coalition offers are on the table, and that the final choices will be made collectively, with partners sharing responsibility for essential government posts and policy directions.
This cannot be a stronghold of the ruling party.
The Third Way leaders discussed reinforcing their responsibility for the Sejm and removing barriers that hinder inclusive policy-making. They reiterated a commitment to allow social organizations to provide input and to put public consultations at the center of governance, insisting that power cannot rest solely with one party. They signaled a readiness to assert a substantial government presence, including a strong Deputy Prime Minister overseeing key ministries, while leaving room for expert contributions from ministers aligned with the coalition’s goals. The tone remained cooperative, with an emphasis on reaching practical arrangements that satisfy all partners and avoid gridlock.
Hołownia also noted that the party’s priorities include green transformation and pragmatic reform. He mentioned continued collaboration in areas managed by Minister Anna Moskwa and expressed a desire to maintain influence in defense, foreign affairs, and education, while recognizing that the ultimate composition would reflect ongoing negotiations and consensus among the coalition partners. The Third Way stressed that position specifics would await detailed talks, and that the process should prioritize real, implementable outcomes over ceremonial titles.
Hołownia and his colleagues highlighted a desire for leadership roles within the new coalition that reflect a genuine partnership. They underscored that the aim is never to concentrate power in one party but to build a stable, inclusive government where responsibilities are shared and accountability is transparent.
Michał Kobosko, vice president of Poland 2050, stated that the main coalition roles should symbolize a cooperative arrangement among partners. He argued against any single party wielding dominant influence and suggested that the parliamentary balance should mirror the coalition partners’ current seat counts. He expressed support for Hołownia as the Sejm chair and for Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, president of PSL, to join the government as deputy prime minister, while noting that the exact distribution of posts would emerge from the negotiations and focus on issues rather than titles.
Kobosko stressed the importance of addressing substantive issues over mere positional bargaining, aiming to move discussions toward concrete reforms and policy deliverables instead of entangling negotiations in power-sharing rhetoric. He also described a framework where the negotiations prioritize influential reforms over the allocation of individual posts, ensuring a practical path forward for the new administration.
Bigger conversations are expected to intensify over the weekend, with Paulina Hennig-Kloska, vice president of Poland 2050, noting that the democratic opposition faces two main tasks: laying out first tasks for the government and maintaining oversight over the current team until power changes hands. She indicated that a coalition agreement is close and that teams are actively drafting the priorities and schedules for the new administration. The priorities include an urgent budget update for the coming year, ensuring rule of law to accelerate access to funds, and depoliticizing public media to restore public trust and integrity. The weekend is seen as a turning point for broad, meaningful discussions about governance and reform.
In sum, the discussions emphasize collaboration, accountability, and practical policy outcomes as the defining features of the upcoming coalition agenda. The parties involved remain focused on a shared roadmap that places the needs of citizens at the forefront, with the understanding that governance will be shaped by collective effort and transparent decision-making. The conversations continue in the days ahead, with the public awaiting concrete steps and the government readying a plan that aligns with the coalition’s stated guarantees and reforms.
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Source: wPolityce