In Warsaw, a broad alliance of left-leaning groups appeared poised to move into the electoral arena, as Robert Biedroń, co-chair of the New Left, confirmed after the party’s National Council gathered. The coalition includes current partners Razem, Unia Pracy and PPS, and extends an invitation to urban movements and non-governmental organizations to join forces.
The left readies its campaign strategy
The National Council of the New Left convened in the Polish capital to decide how the party would participate in the local elections. Following the meeting, Biedroń stated that the New Left stands prepared to enter the race as part of a wide coalition of left-wing forces.
In a formal resolution, the New Left called for the participation of all progressive forces, including grassroots communities and NGOs, and including women’s organizations that have previously worked with the party, to help set up a shared Electoral Commission.
He underscored the breadth of the invitation: ecological groups, organizations representing minorities, urban movements, and all people of goodwill who want to prove that strong local government is possible, that capable hosts are needed, and that capable citizens should take responsibility for Poland.
As Biedroń noted, the party already plays a role in local governance, with representation in eleven provincial capitals and a presence at multiple levels of local government.
We want strong local government and reliable public services,
he added, pointing to sectors such as healthcare, education, and transportation as central to the campaign’s vision.
Biedroń signals a broad, open coalition
According to the leader, the New Left intends to run for provincial assemblies within a broad left-wing coalition. He also signaled willingness to engage in discussions with parties currently supporting the governing coalition if such dialogue could maximize gains for the left. The National Council announced that Arkadiusz Sikora, a member of parliament from Lower Silesia, would head the party staff in the campaign effort.
Sikora addressed attendees with a call to action for local officials. He urged municipal heads, mayors, and city presidents to unite across political lines and pursue coalitions that reflect the successful models seen in various cities, communes, provinces, and voivodeships. He spoke of a coalition framework reminiscent of an October 15 collaboration and expressed hope for a broader April 7 agreement.
The party’s deputy leader, Dariusz Wieczorek, noted that deputy ministers from the New Left who are not currently MPs or senators would be tasked with strengthening and organizing the party lists for local elections, aiming to improve electoral readiness across regions.
Biedroń reminded observers that Razem, PPS and Unia Pracy would also adopt similar resolutions this weekend to participate jointly in the elections. The New Left intends to establish an electoral commission on Monday to coordinate these efforts and ensure a cohesive campaign across all participating groups.
The municipal elections are scheduled for Sunday, April 7, with a second round for municipal heads, mayors, and city presidents set for April 21. The unfolding strategy reflects a concerted effort to consolidate left-leaning, reform-minded forces into a unified candidate slate and a shared governance agenda.