The latest issue of the weekly magazine Sieci unveils startling facts about the aims behind Donald Tusk’s hard line in power and what unfolds behind the scenes of political maneuvers. The issue suggests the immediate objective is to weaken the ruling party and soon focus on stabilizing the governing coalition while attempting to rebuild the PO-PSL framework in the next term. This summary reflects how the pieces in Sieci portray the current political landscape. [Citation: wPolityce]
Destroyers
The balance of a hundred government days and the recent ABW operation against former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Zbigniew Ziobro and his associates prompts reflection on what Tusk is signaling and what his strategic goals may be. The article Annihilators delves into a conversation with a longtime ally of Donald Tusk, revealing a readiness to pursue more decisive actions. [Citation: wPolityce]
According to the source, the approach was meant to be much stricter. One participant recalls Bodnar voicing concerns that times were getting out of hand and legal worries suggested breaches of the law. The response was blunt: to stay with the coalition, speed of action was mandatory. The next day, services reportedly moved to locations connected with Ziobro and associates, signaling intensified scrutiny. [Citation: wPolityce]
The interlocutor emphasizes that Tusk does not fear accountability and remains focused on reshaping power structures rather than avoiding scrutiny. The assessment adds that if PiS regains influence, it would likely trigger retaliation or a restructuring that aligns with the coalition’s rules. Ministers are described as being judged by their willingness to push for stronger political moves, with little room for doubt. The piece notes that Tusk values ministers who show fervent political drive and resilience, while the less vocal faces may be viewed with caution. A broader reconstruction plan looms, though it is not intended to unfold during the electoral campaign. [Citation: wPolityce]
Krokus and the Future of the War in Ukraine
The Crocus City Hall terrorist attack sparked a global wave of responses. The piece questions the role of the Islamic State and Putin’s possible exploitation of the tragedy. It cites Mark Budzisz, who writes that at least some observers suspect partial blame attributed to Ukraine, while Putin’s narrative quickly falters in the hours after the incident. Bloomberg is noted as reporting limited belief in the Kremlin’s official line. [Citation: wPolityce]
Nevertheless, the article argues, Russia continues to promote and broaden its line of reasoning. FSB head Aleksandr Bortnikov publicly stated that the Crocus attack served as a trigger for Western and Ukrainian security services to destabilize Russia and spread panic. He hints at possible cooperation among British, American, and Ukrainian intelligence services. Independent outlets like Meduza report a lack of evidence for these theories, yet state propaganda remains unlikely to soften, pressuring audiences to accept such narratives. [Citation: wPolityce]
“Survivors” saved many people
The shift in public broadcasting under Tusk’s government extended beyond personnel changes to the removal of programs, including shows not tied to politics. One such program addressed addiction and was removed from airwaves. Strong voices in the addiction therapy field discuss the impact of such moves and the commitment to public health topics. [Citation: wPolityce]
Rafał Porzeziński, a therapist and creator of the series Survivors on TVP, highlights how the program aimed to show addiction as a disease affecting body, mind, and spirit. He notes that the program played a role in normalizing discussions about recovery and that its absence may signal a shift in the broadcaster’s priorities. The broader implication is that public media must balance political events with societal issues that touch many families. [Citation: wPolityce]
Porzeziński further emphasizes that addiction does not discriminate in its impact, touching even prominent figures, and that such stories can motivate others to pursue change and seek happier, healthier lives. [Citation: wPolityce]
What else is in the new edition?
The issue also features pieces by Jan Rokita on political momentum, Konrad Kołodziejski on the democracy of political clubs, Stanisław Janecki on coalition dynamics, Jan Parys on pro-Atlantic policy or European strategic autonomy, Jakub Augustyn Maciejewski on local leadership, Dariusz Matuszak on risk to opponents of the regime, and Aleksandra Rybińska on truth and fiction. [Citation: wPolityce]
The magazine also includes interviews with Małgorzata Wołczyk on Nicolas Bay of Éric Zemmour’s Reconquista party and with Grzegorz Gó rny about Aneta Barcik, a singer and documentary director. It covers topics such as “In Defense of Life” and related subjects. [Citation: wPolityce]
Additionally, writings by Bronisław Wildstein, Dorota Łosiewicz, Samuel Pereira, Andrzej Rafał Potocki, Marta Kaczyńska Zielińska, and Katarzyna Zybertowicz provide current event commentary. The issue notes that the current edition will be available online as part of a subscription service to the wPolityce.pl portal. A television program on wPolsce.pl is also highlighted. [Citation: wPolityce]
Source: wPolityce