Speaking about the upcoming parliamentary elections, the head of the PiS club, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Ryszard Terlecki, emphasized a push for an independent majority. He argued that stronger support would come from more votes for Trzaskowski and more votes for Tusk, which he believes would improve their position.
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Terlecki on limiting coalition partners’ ambitions
During an appearance on the program In open cards, broadcast by Radiowa Jedynka and TVP Info, Terlecki addressed a journalist’s remark about his reputation as a cautious advocate for a joint list with Solidarna Polska and questions about whether this enthusiasm intensified in the run-up to the election.
He said the stance had not changed. He affirmed his willingness to accept decisions made collectively and stated that if a joint approach is chosen, the party will work energetically to stay united in the Sejm.
Terlecki added that he would welcome curbing the expectations of coalition partners who believe they can secure substantial gains by remaining in the coalition.
The PiS leader also commented on excerpts from the coalition agreement released by Marcin Ociepa of the OdNowa Association, regarding negotiations with Solidarna Polska and the room for maneuver for PiS. He indicated that there is potential for changes to be made in the run-up to the election campaign, and that the public version of the agreement does not cover all elements of the United Law. The task remains to determine the exact list or number of candidates from each coalition partner on the lists.
Terlecki stressed that equal opportunities do not apply uniformly, noting that they depend on a party’s size and recognition. He pointed out that support in the polls matters: someone with a small share cannot expect to be treated the same as Law and Justice, which polls around thirty percent.
Coalition prospects with the Confederacy?
Asked whether many are predicting a Law and Justice coalition with the Confederacy, Terlecki replied that the focus remains on winning an independent majority. He reminded that in past campaigns the party gained a few percent, and sometimes a larger margin, and suggested this could be improved during the campaign beyond current polling.
He also noted a visible improvement in mood, with the Polish economy moving back toward stability and inflation easing. He cautioned, however, that it would not be prudent to begin talks about a future coalition before the elections, even though there are supporters of a strong right or center post-election within Konfederacja and PSL. He suggested engaging with them if their involvement could help expand the Sejm or Senate presence.
Terlecki reiterated his stance on the broader coalition question and its strategic timing.
Commentary on Tusk and the political landscape
Terlecki commented on Donald Tusk’s recent Sosnowiec remarks about Catholics voting against PiS. He challenged the idea that Catholic faith or the Decalogue should determine voting behavior, arguing that such assertions have nothing to do with Christian tenets.
He also pointed out that in the Senate, a majority with Ottawa-style snacks could block a resolution defending the good name of Pope John Paul II, a move he described as part of the left’s political strategy, and said the Platform shares in this approach to a large extent.
Terlecki observed that Tusk’s position has been deteriorating in Poland, and he expected many Platform politicians to consider replacing him, as seen previously with Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. He suggested that Trzaskowski might be put forward as a potential successor, describing him as someone with ideas on climate, food policy, and civil liberties that could be controversial. He also mentioned ongoing concerns surrounding arrests and serious accusations at Warsaw City Hall, questioning how much Tusk personally knew and why information was not disclosed sooner, underscoring that this did not offer a viable solution for the PO or the opposition.
Terlecki added that he watches with amusement as Tusk faces missteps and unfulfilled promises, and reiterated the belief that more Trzaskowski and more Tusk could bolster their own political position. READ ALSO: EC still blocks KPO. Terlecki: We manage without these funds, but it would be beneficial if they were released.
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Source: wPolityce