Włodzimierz Czarzasty, co-chair of the New Left, spoke on the program Kropka nad i on TVN24 and addressed the possibility of a coalition between PiS and the Confederation. He warned that any alliance with the Confederation would be a serious setback for Poland and its future stability.
“A potential alliance with the Confederacy is something our country should strongly avoid,” he stated, underscoring the perceived risks such a partnership could bring to national governance and social cohesion.
He emphasized the issue as not only serious but also nontrivial, calling it a real threat to Poland. The remarks reflected a broader concern about how political blocs might reconfigure the landscape ahead of elections.
During the discussion, Czarzasty referenced comments from PSL chairman Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who had said he was distant from the left because of issues such as venerating figures like St. John Paul II. Czarzasty rejected this characterization and also directed remarks toward the PSL leader, urging a move away from provocation and dispute.
“Władek, don’t seek provocations or quarrels. Both you and Szymon Hołownia, as well as Donald Tusk and the representatives of the left, should rule together in Poland. There is no need for argument and polemics,” he remarked.
Czarzasty also commented on PiS’s proposal to introduce 800 plus, arguing that this plan would not significantly influence how Poles decide in elections. He noted that inflation and shrinking purchasing power are more immediate concerns for voters than any proposed reform to benefit programs.
He pointed out that while the 800 plus measure might not sway electoral decisions, the New Left would still support increasing the program’s value in the Parliament. He described this as adjusting benefits to inflation and argued that valorizing public aid has long been a priority for the left, ensuring benefits keep pace with living costs.
The discussion reflected ongoing tensions in Polish politics as parties navigate the possibility of new coalitions and the interpretation of leftist economic policies in the current economic climate. Observers note that strategic positioning around welfare programs and coalition-building will likely influence the messaging and alignment of political forces in the period before the elections.
In summary, Czarzasty warned against a potential PiS-Confederation alliance, urged constructive cross-party cooperation, and restated the New Left’s stance on welfare valorization while addressing internal critiques from rival parties. The exchange highlighted how economic concerns and symbolic issues intersect in contemporary political debates, shaping voters’ perceptions as Poland moves toward an important electoral moment.
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Source: wPolityce