In the coming years, greater attention will be given to ensuring a dignified future for seniors. If the elections are won, programs will be developed to support them, according to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on TVP Info. The Sejm’s chairman, Elżbieta Witek, reiterated at a Grodziec meeting in the Opole Voivodeship that for the right, security—both at home and abroad—remains the top priority.
We will develop our programs
The Prime Minister was asked on TVP Info about the history behind the two-zloty coin he presented to PO leader Donald Tusk during a recent election debate on TVP.
The speaker reflected: after each address, he goes out to listen to people, sometimes for an hour or two. He admitted that the saddest part is the prospect of speaking with residents in Wielkopolska and imagining asking who would willingly add extra funds to Tusk. He emphasized that his hands would not rise to support such a gesture.
He stressed that this was not an isolated incident, nor a local oddity. It reflected a broader pattern, one that measurable change has already begun to address. These election gatherings are important because they offer space to demonstrate what can be accomplished in the years ahead and to promise even more support for a dignified future for seniors when the election victory is achieved.
The Prime Minister also addressed Poland’s social policy during the PO-PSL administration, noting the perception that there was often only a façade of choice. He contrasted a path of unstable contracts with opportunities abroad for some workers, pointing out that such moves frequently involved family hardship and long separations.
He described the difficult choices between earning a modest wage and facing unemployment. When some firms were sold, the local employer disappeared, underscoring the need for a broad, ground-level job creation plan that would also benefit smaller towns and villages.
He asserted that he knows how to implement these reforms because, after extensive discussions with investors, unemployment reached a record low in Poland’s modern history. The special economic zones are functioning well and are expected to expand to smaller communities, enabling people to live, work, and study nearby rather than commuting to major cities or abroad.
The topic Then turned to a referendum that would evaluate border security and immigration. The Prime Minister urged Poles to participate, framing the referendum as a democratic instrument for public expression. He suggested that opponents who advocated boycotts risk presenting anti-democratic behavior and argued that casting a ballot would clarify national priorities regarding border controls and immigration policy.
He noted that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East has heightened the importance of these questions and reinforced the need for a clear national stance on border management and asylum procedures. The referendum was described as a pivotal moment for public consultation, aligned with the national security framework and the protection of residents.
During European discussions, the Prime Minister proposed that leaders consider holding referendums at home to reflect on these issues. He also mentioned that the President of France was considering a similar referendum approach, which was seen as a constructive development.
The referendum was scheduled to coincide with parliamentary elections and would feature questions on the sale of state assets, pension retirement age, border barriers with Belarus, and the acceptance of immigrants from the Middle East and Africa. The overall emphasis remained on strengthening national security and controlling migration flows.
Poles can feel safe
The Prime Minister asserted that Poland would defend every inch of its territory and that citizens could feel secure. He reflected on Poland’s security posture since 2015, noting a shift away from a historical doctrine of salvation along the Vistula line. He warned against any surrendering of strategic territory and argued that Western arrangements should not compromise Polish safety.
Under the new approach, the country would safeguard its borders and protect its people. The commitment was framed as a pledge to keep Poles safe and secure, even amid evolving security challenges.
This referendum is binding for governments
Security was identified as the foremost concern for the right, covering both internal and external dimensions. At a Grodziec gathering, Elżbieta Witek led a session with PiS candidates and local residents, encouraging an open exchange of questions. She recalled a past press conference where another party struggled to list three achievements in government, contrasting it with PiS, which cited numerous accomplishments.
Highlighted achievements included lower retirement ages, tax reductions, family support programs, military strengthening, and unemployment reduction. Witek affirmed that these programs would continue after a right-wing victory, with potential enhancements.
In smaller towns, fire stations are being built or upgraded, and volunteer firefighters are being trained as paramedics. The plan anticipates expanding ambulance coverage to 2,013 units within a few years, ensuring emergency services reach every municipality within 15 minutes. Ambulances are to be distributed across state and volunteer brigades as part of the national system.
Witek urged all those who do not vote to participate in the Sunday elections and the referendum. These are presented as among the most pivotal elections since 1989, with safety at the forefront. She warned that prolonged conflict abroad could generate refugee flows into Europe and stressed that the solution lies in voting for a government committed to protecting Poles and defending the European Union’s external border. The call was clear: participate in both the elections and the referendum, supporting experienced candidates who will defend national security and avoid unilateral measures like selling off state assets, which could compromise citizens in a crisis. The message ended with an appeal to use the referendum to express the sovereign will of the nation.