A parliamentary club gathering of the Civic Coalition was held in Warsaw yesterday. The event featured discussions led by President Donald Tusk, with Jerzy Borowczak, a member of parliament from PO, sharing reflections in an interview with the wPolityce.pl portal.
Borowczak notes that the meeting ran for two to three hours, and it was not only a chance for Tusk to speak. An open discussion followed, inviting broad participation and exchanging viewpoints on the group’s path forward.
The atmosphere at the gathering was described as positive and energetic. Approximately two hundred attendees were present, although not every participant spoke. A number of voices contributed ideas and regional perspectives, enriching the conversation with concrete proposals.
Borowczak confirms this sense of active involvement and engagement among the participants.
“The door remains open”
The central theme of the meeting was preparing for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The group discussed how to present a united front while considering appropriate strategies for competition and collaboration on the slate.
According to Borowczak, there is consensus on running under a single joint list if possible, yet the door is left ajar for potential partners who express interest in joining. The political team stresses that now is not the moment for drawn out negotiations or vague talk. Concrete groundwork and practical details must be addressed before any arrangements can be advanced.
Borowczak also acknowledged that the topic of the Civic Coalition possibly organizing its own electoral lists has been raised during the meeting. The plan would require careful coordination and clarity about who is prepared to run and who prefers to step aside.
Regional leaders are already taking on responsibilities in this regard, outlining which candidates are likely to stand in their areas and how to align regional strategies with national objectives.
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Note: the discussions highlight the ongoing balancing act between unity and autonomy within the coalition as it gears up for elections. The conversations emphasize practical steps over prolonged debates, aiming to crystallize a clear plan that can be implemented in the near term.
This account reflects how the Civic Coalition intends to position itself as a capable and collaborative bloc ready to contest the next parliamentary round with a coherent strategy and realistic timelines, while remaining open to constructive partnerships where they align with shared goals