Occasionally questions arise about how the opposition plans to address the upcoming elections and what it offers to voters. Donald Tusk hosts press conferences where he discusses fears of a United Right victory. Adrian Zandberg appears frustrated by this pattern, telling TOK FM that since Tusk’s return, the discussion about policies has slowed down.
Ziobro notes: “If Tusk says he will do something, he means it.” The minister recalls the loud announcements from the PO leadership in recent days.
“Departure!” Hołownia says: “These elections are about whether we get the ruble or the euro.” The online reaction is swift, with remarks like, “What nonsense…”.
Zandberg’s take on Tusk
Adrian Zandberg told TOK FM that the opposition must seriously discuss what happens after PiS, because it is easy to go to a conference twice a week, declare PiS is wild and dangerous, and then go home. He argued that the public deserves more substance.
What is needed, according to him, is a clear plan for replacing PiS in government with a program built around concrete policies. He pointed to proposals in energy, housing, public transport, and climate, noting that practical steps are essential. He spoke with Razem about what the party would do if it reconstituted ministries such as labor, education, and climate.
– admitted the Razem leader.
When asked whether he would form a coalition with Tusk, Zandberg tempered Žakowski’s expectations, saying that predicting the post-election majority at bookmakers would likely miss the mark. He suggested that the next government might be led by someone else, rather than Tusk or himself.
When asked if Jarosław Kaczyński might be in power again, Zandberg indicated that it would likely not happen and that Kaczyński was aware of that possibility.
The speaker emphasized that any future government would require broad agreement among several parties, with personnel decisions reflecting that consensus. In Poland, public focus often centers on personalities, but he argued that a durable government would depend on a coherent program rather than individual leaders. He suggested that Tusk would not secure an independent majority and that a ceiling exists for any single party, just as in other political games.
– emphasized the politician.
What happens once in power?
In the discussion, Zandberg repeatedly returned to the importance of a substantive program and warned that power would not simply bring easier days. If the public institutions are entered unprepared for governance, he warned, a worse outcome could emerge even after PiS is out of office.
If the situation is seen as bad while PiS rules, then merely waiting for a change will not necessarily improve things. He cautioned that without presenting concrete solutions now, a long wait and a new political narrative could unfold next winter, fueling frustration and delay.
He asserted that the left must propose concrete measures soon to avoid a future where people feel they are merely waiting for changes that never arrive. He argued that lasting reform requires more than symbolic gestures and that the country deserves a clear plan and decisive action.
There is a belief that the best path is to govern with a practical, realistic program. He suggested that the left should focus on delivering tangible outcomes rather than chasing slogans, and that the country deserves a government capable of handling practical challenges with clarity and resolve.
The conversation shifted to the idea of a working majority that can implement policy, rather than chasing immediate power for its own sake. The Razem leader noted that practical governance would demand careful, solution-oriented planning and a willingness to negotiate to form a stable administration. He added that it is not enough to win elections; a government must be able to deliver on its promises.
When Žakowski pressed about behind-the-scenes talks with the Civic Platform, Zandberg replied that since Tusk’s return, the program-focused discussions had paused. He did not present new details, but indicated that openness about these discussions existed.
The discussion reflected a broader view that the path forward would require collaboration, continuous policy development, and a clear, executable program that can command broad support. The ideas centered on practical reforms and governance readiness, rather than dramatic political theatrics. (Source: wPolityce)
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