The Civic Platform continues to oppose creating the Russian Influence Commission, arguing that blocking Donald Tusk from politics is an undemocratic move. In a conversation with RMF FM, PO General Secretary Marcin Kierwiński described the proposal as something inspired by totalitarian systems and reminiscent of Kremlin tactics.
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An outspoken KO member suggested that PiS will regret the political maneuver it authored. The member hinted that President Duda will weigh the bill carefully before signing anything.
In a media conversation with Krzysztof Ziemiec, the KO representative predicted that the president would likely discard this law if it clashed with Polish constitutional standards.
The Opposition warned that signing the bill on investigating Russian influence would place the president at odds with the constitution should power shift in the future.
The critique of the bill was sharp. The measure, meant to examine Russia’s influence in Poland, was said to carry a tone that read like it came from Cyrillic origins. Kierwiński described the construction as borrowing from Kremlin style and suggested it echoes totalitarian tendencies.
The question remains whether Tusk will appear before the committee. The PO deputy argued that the main aim of the committee is to target political opponents of the current government.
If PiS wants to explain the process, they should consider inviting Kaczyński, Jasiński, and Macierewicz to Nowogrodzka Street to lay out their reasoning, he noted.
Doubts persist about how deeply Russian influence really affects PiS policy. Questions linger about energy dependencies, such as coal from Russia, and the fate of Polish security services under evolving circumstances.
Kierwiński, who led the party during negotiations over a controversial Gazprom contract, suggested that the stance toward Russia under his party’s leadership involved a cautious, at times naive approach. He questioned how strong the Russian traces might be in current policy.
Whether the leader of the PO will participate in the verification committee is left to Donald Tusk. Kierwiński stated that it would be up to Tusk to decide. He added that Tusk has a history of challenging PiS publicly, but cautioned that such confrontations often rebound on opponents in unexpected ways.
Recalling a past investigative committee, Kierwiński described Tusk as a figure who would confront what he termed PiS inquisitors with direct, unflinching clarity. The remark sparked a moment of shared amusement among supporters listening to the interview.
In coverage of the broader debate, Kierwiński referenced earlier discussions about the committee for Russian affairs and the reactions from various parliamentary clubs and circles. The contention highlighted the ongoing struggle over Poland’s stance toward Russia and the domestic political battlefield surrounding it.
Observers note that Civic Platform appears hurt by a period of disagreement over how to engage with Moscow, while PiS has urged vigilance regarding what it calls imperialist tendencies in Russia. Some commentators argue that the stance credited to PiS in these discussions aligns with a more cautious approach toward Moscow, whereas others feel the current administration is aligned with Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian influence.
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Source: wPolityce