The Third Way has found an unexpected ally in a political tug between parties over health insurance premiums. In the dispute with the Civic Coalition, Szymon Hołownia and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz can rely on the support of the Confederation. One Confederation member, Przemysław Wipler, asserted, You have our votes, signaling a broader coalition dynamic as candidates seek to recalibrate health policy for entrepreneurs.
Third Way ultimatum for the rest of the coalition
Speaking at a regional gathering in Otrębusy near Warsaw, leaders Szymon Hołownia and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz framed changes to how health insurance premiums are calculated for entrepreneurs as a make-or-break issue for the Third Way within the governing coalition. The message was clear: this principle is central to the group’s role in the coalition, and without progress, other initiatives may be called into question.
“This is our firm position, not up for negotiation within the coalition,” Kosiniak-Kamysz stated. “If this is not implemented, we will not be able to support other projects.”
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Leszczyna responds to the ultimatum
Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna, representing the Civic Coalition, addressed the ultimatum from the Third Way. Through social media, she explained that both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance are examining adjustments to health insurance premiums for entrepreneurs. The proposed changes would affect the portion tied to fixed assets and the base contribution rate.
She cautioned against rushing announcements or spreading misleading speculation, asserting that the current government is keeping its promises.
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Wipler: You have our votes
The situation appears to be escalating inside the December 13 coalition as widespread debate grows. Przemysław Wipler, a Confederation spokesperson, expressed support for the stance of Hołownia and the Third Way. He noted that the Confederation had long positioned itself on reform ideas that aligned with addressing the fees paid by entrepreneurs.
“We, as a Confederation, will back the commitments made by Szymon Hołownia and the Third Way. This change aligns with the platform we promoted during the election campaign, which targeted entrepreneurs and others bearing these charges. When a concrete proposal appears, you will have our vote in favor of this reform,” he stated in an interview program.
In the studio, Wipler spoke alongside MP Barbara Oliwiecka from Poland 2050, contributing to the conversation about the coalition’s direction and the role of business-friendly policies in the broader political landscape.
It is important to remember that the coalition agreement, ratified by KO, the Third Way, and Links, includes a commitment to establish clear and favorable rules for calculating health insurance premiums for entrepreneurs. The return to a flat-rate approach for premium settlements was also acknowledged as part of the Civic Coalition’s 100 Details for 100 Days in Government.
The question remains: how will the Civic Platform respond to this alliance among PSL, Poland 2050, and the Confederation within the coalition framework?
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Source: wPolityce