Poland is entering a period where external interests may increasingly shape national decisions, according to PiS MP Marek Suski on Kwadrans Polityczny on TVP1. He drew a stark parallel, noting that Hitler rose to power through democratic elections as a reminder of how fragile democratic processes can become when manipulated by others.
The Third Way turned out to be the ‘third stage’
Asked about what to expect from the new government, Suski pointed out that the parliamentary majority is built from several parties. He argued that some voters, unhappy with the rule of law and justice but seeking a quick end to the disputes stirred by the broad opposition, backed the Third Way. That movement, he said, promised a new quality of politics with an emphasis on peace and a lighter atmosphere. In his view, the Third Way proved to be the coalition’s third stage, and he characterized it as just as harsh as the ruling party, and in some instances even harsher.
When asked about the era awaiting Poland, Suski described it as a return to post-communist dynamics, even more pronounced than during Donald Tusk’s first government. He asserted that democratic principles have begun to face practical violations in the Sejm, with some parliamentarians reportedly barred from participating in committees.
According to him, an allocation that should have created twelve committees resulted in only five committees, with promises about future division still circulating.
A vengeful change that is destroying Polish democracy
Suski was also queried about PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński’s remark on the apparent beginning of the end of democracy in Poland. He expressed concern that the public, having entrusted power to the current leadership, may wake up to see a vengeful transformation underway that threatens Polish democracy and coincides with perceived German interests as well.
Responding to whether claims of the end of democracy have held up since the Tusk coalition took office through elections, Suski reiterated a comparison to Hitler, noting that he rose to power through democratic means and asking what happened next. Krzysztof Ziemiec questioned whether the comparison was too strong, to which Suski replied that it was not excessive given the policies of the current parliamentary majority. He described them as a Kulturkampf, a struggle aimed at undermining the nation’s foundations of faith, history, and tradition.
These views were shared in the discussion with the participants on Kwadrans Polityczny. The narrative framed the ongoing political shifts as a dangerous move away from the constitutional order and traditional national values, urging vigilance among citizens.
As the exchange concluded, the conversation reflected a broader debate about Poland’s future path, the balance of power in the parliament, and the implications for democracy and national sovereignty in a shifting European context.