The discussion in the TVP Info studio centered on Donald Tusk’s announced march and the opposition’s use of Joanna’s story. Karolina Pawliczak, formerly a left party member of parliament, spoke with surprising candor, stating that the enemy is identified today as PiS. Adam Andruszkiewicz, a State Secretary from PiS, added that the leader of a political formation must present an election manifesto and that his actions during the march are aimed at anti-PiS messaging.
On the TVP Info program Woronicza 17, guest politicians debated the Joanna case and how the opposition leverages this narrative. A hot topic was the evaluation of Tusk’s march, planned at the close of the election campaign.
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Presidential Adviser: Tusk Aims to Shape the Opposition’s Path
The adviser to the President of Poland, Łukasz Rzepecki, commented on Tusk’s moves as a bid to steer opposition and electoral commissions, influencing whether they participate in the march under the banner of the so-called leader of the opposition.
Rzepecki reviewed the opposition’s recent actions, suggesting that such situations are used as a tool to heat up political discourse and portray the opposition as supportive of women’s concerns.
The KPRP representative emphasized that marches in Poland demonstrate robust democratic processes
and noted that President Tusk may be misreading the public mood by exploiting the tragedy in Joanna’s case. Yet others acknowledge that some women view the situation with genuine bitterness.
Andruszkiewicz: Tusk Has Become an Activist and an Internet Troll
Deputy Minister of Digitization Adam Andruszkiewicz highlighted the political activity surrounding PO chairman Tusk. He stated that while everyone has the right to march in Poland, a political leader should present a clear electoral platform instead of simply marching, shouting, and opposing PiS. He asserted that Tusk has transformed into an activist and an internet troll rather than a responsible political leader.
Will the Left Join the March?
The question arose: will the Left participate in the October 1 event?
On June 4, the Left participated in an opposition march. In the subsequent weeks, there was an expectation that participation would continue, with practical considerations about election rules limiting activity to avoid future complaints from the PKW, according to a club representative, Marcin Kulasek.
As a general principle, the democratic opposition is expected to participate in democratic marches. The discussion suggested that joint action could reflect the political strength needed to influence the governance coalition in Poland.
Pawliczak Describes an Identified Opponent
Karolina Pawliczak, who was previously unaffiliated with the left, appeared eager to frame the current political moment. She asserted that the enemy had been identified and that today it is PiS, prompting spontaneous reactions from program participants.
Her statement drew a chorus of interruptions and strong reactions from the audience. Pawliczak pressed for louder public signaling, arguing that greater vocal energy demonstrates the strength behind the opposition’s cause.
PiS MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk added that the statement lands a second place on the PO list of responses. He noted that marches do not win votes by themselves; programs and convincing the electorate matter more. The opposition must deliver meaningful policy proposals to persuade a majority, he argued.
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Source: wPolityce