The debate centers on choosing between a Poland that remains free to shape its own future and a Poland that risks deeper dependence on outside forces. A former prime minister and deputy leader of the ruling party spoke at a campaign event in Więcbork, describing the moment as pivotal for both Poland and Europe.
We stand at a crossroads for Poland’s future
During a gathering led by Paweł Szrot, head of the President’s Office and the leading PiS candidate in the Bydgoszcz district, the message was unmistakable. The moment calls for a clear decision in the parliamentary elections, with expectations that the party will steer the country through upcoming changes in Europe and beyond.
The speaker made the central choice explicit for voters: a free, autonomous Poland where decisions are made locally and openly, versus a Poland that could increasingly yield to external directions and the influence of larger European political structures. Sovereignty and self-government were presented as the foundation of Poland’s future prosperity and security.
A firm stance on national interests and EU relations
The discussion highlighted the need for a posture that safeguards Polish sovereignty while engaging constructively with European partners. The speaker argued that the EU can become a space where rigid conditions are imposed, with limited room for Poland to resist them. The call is to preserve the ability to say no when necessary, thereby keeping doors open for Poland and the whole Union to pursue beneficial paths.
The speaker drew on experiences from recent years in the European Parliament and from her own time in national government. She recalled debates on proposals that did not serve Poland well and described moments when other leaders aligned with policies she viewed as unfavorable to Poland. In her recounting, she cited the management of migration as a contentious example, noting disagreements with other European figures on how such issues should be addressed.
Defending Polish interests at home and abroad
According to the speaker, any future leadership must defend Poland’s interests on the international stage as firmly as it does at home. She asserted that Poland will remain a member of the European Union with equal rights and obligations, and that the nation must defend its priorities with resolve. The vision she presented includes a government and a political team that work in concert with the president and other key national leaders to protect Poland’s freedoms and responsibilities.
The discussion also touched on the involvement of regional representatives in the election, with regional candidates from the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship in attendance. The participants included a Senate candidate from Inowrocław and a Sejm candidate from the Bydgoszcz area, illustrating the broad coalition backing the party’s platform in the region.
Further reading within the political discourse included recent statements from party figures about international alliances and national strategy. Context is provided by reporting from press outlets that cover statements and responses to actions by European and national leaders. [citation: wPolityce]