The leaders and supporters framed the recent elections as a kind of celebration, expressing hope and a sense of momentum. They spoke about rapid changes in the times ahead, acknowledging that some will move quickly while others take a bit longer to adjust. In a personal column, the head of the PiS club, Ryszard Terlecki, shared these reflections on his social media channel.
Terlecki: With Hope Still Alive
There is a determination not to surrender. Hope remains. There is a belief that perhaps the situation is not beyond repair, and there is continued attention to news about a potential coalition that could avert catastrophe.
— as Terlecki wrote in his column.
The writer also expressed a skeptical view about arguments that Polish sovereignty could be traded away for a bag of euros, that the size of the armed forces might be reduced, or that certain politicians could gain latitude in ways that would affect the country’s defense and legal orders. He noted that the new Sejm and Senate had yet to meet and that they had rejected attempts to lift immunities for prominent political figures. Polish television, he reminded readers, was still broadcasting its programs.
– he added.
No Bright Future Without Efforts to Protect Poland
Still, he warned against letting optimism turn into complacency. Opposition supporters, according to him, focus on jobs, offices, salaries, and timing, all aimed at quickly seizing power and addressing it later. The likelihood that they will safeguard Poland and its prosperous future, he argued, is minimal. Instead of a government made of careful, concrete plans, there would be a government held together by competing ambitions and a hunger for power. Yet it would not disappear overnight, Terlecki suggested.
– Terlecki elaborated.
In his view, the European left would be glad to gain ground, and the Platform would carry out every task while following directives from stronger voices. Poland’s development could be restrained to avoid upsetting Berlin, and the country might face pressures from Brussels. He suggested that another reset and conciliatory gestures toward European partners could be in the offing, including reductions in armaments and potential restructuring of defense industries.
Will such changes be feasible?
– Terlecki wondered.
PiS MP: “Staying Steady is Key”
There is a call not to panic. A substantial portion of the population supported sovereignty and freedom in the elections, while others may have been swayed by hollow rhetoric and empty promises.
– he observed. According to Terlecki, the young were treated the polls like a social event, enjoyed themselves, and now, with time, some will mature more rapidly than others. He suggested that perhaps the left and liberal factions will face disillusionment in areas of education, and that more teachers could take their roles seriously again. There was a hint that communities might come together to protect schools and symbols that some hold dear.
– He added.
Discouragement should not win out. Spring elections and local votes are approaching, and the political tide may shift. The aim is to curtail a negative wave and give a chance for positive changes.
– Terlecki offered reassurance.
There is a call to preserve what can be saved in April at municipal and provincial levels, and to marshal strength in June to prevent opponents from gaining more influence in European forums, as he stated.
– he noted.
A Vote That Must Count
As Terlecki emphasized, the voice of the movement should carry weight at a moment when the direction of Europe is being debated. The goal is to avoid becoming part of a European profile shaped by uncontrolled immigration and to advocate for a union of free nations anchored in shared European civilizational values. There was a caution that a future leadership team might retreat in the face of threats and seek easier grounds abroad.
– Terlecki commented.
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Source: wPolityce