Ryszard Petru posted a statement on Twitter clarifying that, despite rumors, he would not run in the Senate election because the district offered did not meet his criteria. Instead, Petru announced his willingness to shift his bid to the Sejm, aiming to compete in Warsaw where Sławomir Mentzen is expected to run.
Petru acknowledged that the opposition’s current situation is challenging.
Polls across the opposition parties show a stagnant landscape. To gain momentum, a new strategy and fresh opportunities are necessary. His assessment is that Poland now requires an approach capable of attracting supporters from both the governing party and competing groups. He warned against allowing a split along ideological lines that could leave the country in a weakened state, comparing concerns to a negative outcome for the nation if more extreme forces gain influence.
He described the risk of an alliance between rival factions as a plausible scenario, noting that one side sometimes criticizes the other while both share the objective of securing power. Petru emphasized that his struggle is with policies he believes undermine the economy, rather than with specific individuals or factions alone. He argued that long-running economic decisions have left a portion of the population facing hardship, with rising costs and a bleak outlook for household finances. The goal, in his view, is to break the cycle of misrepresentation and ensure responsible governance that serves citizens today.
Petru then shifted to concrete plans, outlining his position in the Sejm race. He stated that he would not pursue a Senate seat in a district where the public focus is largely on local matters, and he called for engaging in a broader fight. His intention is to challenge Sławomir Mentzen directly and to persuade as many Confederation voters as possible that they have been misled. He urged voters to recognize the high stakes of the election and to join in efforts to safeguard freedom and counter a perceived push toward restrictive policies.
During the discussion, Petru added a question about the possible starting list for his political group. If the coalition keeps to its current structure, there might be limited opportunities, and Petru was not listed among the announced candidates in Warsaw. This observation underscores the ongoing negotiation and strategic planning within opposition circles. Note: translations and paraphrases reflect the cited remarks and public statements.
Source for context and quotations: wPolityce. Additional references include social media activity and related commentary from observers and media outlets.
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Source: wPolityce