The mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, who is leading the Civic Coalition’s bid for the presidency, announced that Wioletta Paprocka would take charge of his election staff. He framed the presidential race as a continuation of the parliamentary vote held on October 15, describing it as a second round with high stakes for the coalition’s goals.
At a briefing in Gliwice, he invited supporters to the Civic Coalition convention scheduled for December 7 in the same city.
He stressed that this next phase is essential. He described the presidential race as echoing the parliamentary runoff and underscored the urgency of the moment. The aim, he said, is to prevent a third term for Andrzej Duda or anyone else tied closely to President Kaczyński and the policies associated with him.
Paprocka is the head of the election staff
He named Wioletta Paprocka as the leader of the campaign team, a role she would assume to coordinate outreach and staffing across the operation.
Their collaboration spans years, and Paprocka is described as one of the minds behind the coalition’s notable performance in the most recent parliamentary contest, held on October 15.
He assessed that their long cooperation had laid the groundwork for the upcoming campaign. Paprocka is credited with organizing and guiding the team during past efforts, a track record the coalition relies on as it moves forward.
Trzaskowski emphasized that the coalition wants to welcome every supporter into the campaign, ensuring broad participation and open channels for involvement.
The team aims to harness the same energy that powered recent campaigns. He stressed the need for sustained effort, promising relentless work ahead to secure victory in the elections.
What is Paprocka known for?
Wioletta Paprocka is identified as a Civic Coalition activist who serves as a councillor in the Mazovian Assembly and holds duties at Warsaw City Hall. She previously led the KO’s election staff during the parliamentary campaigns in late 2023.
She is credited with initiating the in vitro program for Mazovia, a project aligned with public health and regional development goals.
In remarks attributed to Paprocka, leading the staff during the parliamentary elections was described as a formative experience that reinforced her belief that politics can improve when campaigns focus on respect, constructive ideas, and practical plans. Trzaskowski’s chief of staff noted the resonance of that leadership.
She even directed a spontaneous moment of song during a recent meeting with a local group in Kozia Wola, where supporters sang in tribute to Trzaskowski.
There was media attention after footage circulated showing Paprocka encouraging a participant to support the candidate. The clip also showed another moment where a bystander reacted, with indicators suggesting no harmful intent on her part.
Independent like Trzaskowski?
Trzaskowski argued that the nation needs a president who is independent, proactive, and ready to apply a lifetime of experience in the presidency rather than learning on the job. He spoke during a Saturday briefing in Gliwice.
At the Gliwice briefing, he invited supporters to the Civic Coalition convention scheduled for December 7 at noon in the same venue.
He described the focus as what matters most: how Poland can change, the path to victory, strengthening democracy, and having a president who is fully democratic, fully independent, proactive, and experienced.
That experience is vital, he argued. In current Polish politics the president should bring his full experience to the presidential palace, not learn everything only after taking office.
He emphasized the point during his remarks. Other guests at the Gliwice event included the city’s mayor Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Budka and MEP Borys Budka. Budka described the gathering as a significant positive milestone ahead of the elections, signaling momentum and potential for change in Poland.