The Brussels Alibi Won’t Hold: Polish Politics and the Rule of Law

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Dominik Tarczynski warned that the fallout from these actions would arrive sooner than expected, and that any Brussels justification would fail to quell resistance among Poles. He pointed to Adam Bodnar’s trip to Brussels, where a plan to restore the rule of law in Poland was to be outlined. The PiS deputy argued that deviations from the law were already triggering chaos and that supporters were merely seeking an alibi for current actions.

Today Bodnar met with the Deputy Head of the European Commission, Vera Jourova, and Commissioner Didier Reynders to present a plan aimed at restoring the rule of law in Poland. EU officials who spoke at the conference described this step as an important move toward ending Poland’s proceedings under Article 7. Tarczynski commented on Bodnar’s Brussels visit for the wPolityce.pl portal.

They accused the ruling party of rule-of-law violations and now look to justify those violations under the banner of the rule of law. The same supporters, the same assistance, but a shifting landscape. They seek an excuse and an alibi for their current acts. Europe offers an alibi, yet many parts of the world do not, leaving a perception that Brussels is the sole refuge. Observers note that information about investments, including those in danger, may be influenced by this dynamic. Some manufacturers of batteries for electric vehicles, who have made substantial investments, report that others are withdrawing their commitments.

– stated Tarczynski, underscoring that the current actions by the Tusk government and its coalition are creating unexpected repercussions and uncertainty on the global stage, jeopardizing the investments Poland critically needs.

The violation of the law is framed as causing chaos and dampening investment sentiment, culminating in lower budget revenues and potential job losses. The speaker recalled a notable decline in VAT revenues in December, a drop that reached historically significant levels, surpassing 30 percent.

– Tarczynski emphasized.

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The Brussels alibi is not enough

A wave of aggressive agricultural protests is sweeping across Europe and Poland. Tarczynski warned that Poland may see a strengthening of these protests as the Tusk government’s policies unfold, potentially impacting ordinary people financially.

Crystal-onset consequences are not far off. Seventy days have passed, and three major events have unfolded. Discussions have centered on media independence, the role of the public prosecutor, and how courts and the National Council for the Judiciary have responded to recent actions. The Brussels alibi is unlikely to quell Polish resistance. Harmful policies could translate into lower investment, reduced budget revenues, higher taxes, and job losses, prompting a domestic response. The anticipated consequences of these decisions could arrive sooner than expected, with June already showing an 80% rise in energy prices for apartments, and broader increases anticipated across goods and services, including electricity, which in turn affects food prices as well.

– noted the Law and Justice member.

The wave of discontent among farmers—accelerated by a disagreement with IPP, a term often associated with the European Parliament bloc aligned with Tusk’s party—will be amplified by policies currently pursued in Poland. A Brussels alibi will not suffice to shield the government. Poles are prepared to resist. There is a belief that this administration may not serve out its term.

– explained MEP Tarczynski.

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Bodnar battles

While Bodnar spoke in Brussels about defending the rule of law and the core concerns of Polish citizens who fought on the streets for reforms, Tarczynski offered his interpretation of these remarks. He suggested that when Bodnar, then in opposition, described the struggle for the rule of law as threats against churches and state institutions, it reflected a divergent view of the law. The notion echoed remarks made by Tusk: that the law should be applied as perceived, a stance Tarczynski believes leads to destruction and chaos. He argued that this interpretation would provoke resistance among Poles and warned that the public would not tolerate a chaos-driven approach that imposes heavy costs and threatens energy security and military cohesion.

– commented the ECR member.

He added that discussions in the Committee on Foreign Trade, where left-leaning parties and their allies supported extending trade liberalization with Ukraine, cannot be solved through rhetoric alone. Vocabulary cannot rewrite reality for Poles and farmers. While meanings can be inverted, the actual state of Polish finances remains unchanged, and such strategies risk political repercussions for the government.

– summarized the PiS politician.

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