Żukowska changes his mind about the coalition with Giertych?
During a candid conversation, leftist MP Anna Maria Żukowska described her shifting stance on Roman Giertych and the idea of him potentially serving as Attorney General. Her remarks came after Media statements where she previously questioned any alliance with Giertych, urged voters not to back him, and later suggested that he could be a fit for the attorney general role. She spoke on RMF FM, stressing that her critique of Giertych remained, even as she acknowledged that he could be a figure in the government if certain conditions were met. In summary, Żukowska indicated that while she viewed Giertych as someone who might pursue accountability against PiS, she did not foresee him becoming a government minister. If he were to assume a parliamentary mandate, he would simply join the parliament, not the executive branch, she explained. Her commentary implied that her earlier remarks were aimed at steering a political board or coalition, rather than signaling a long-term endorsement of Giertych’s political path.
Giertych’s potential trajectory as attorney general was addressed directly. Żukowska reiterated skepticism about whether he would actually hold the post. She added that his ambitions would need to be clarified and that his presence in Poland at large was not guaranteed. In a follow-up exchange, she described the controversy over her initial comments as a form of mockery she believed had been hidden too deeply. The interviewer highlighted that others, including Kołodziejczak, had used a similar line of criticism when asked about the National Assembly, and Żukowska conceded that Giertych’s authority might extend only to pursuing alignment with PiS, if that proved to be his path.
The discussion also touched on related coverage. Readers were directed to articles that delved into Żukowska’s apparent reversal and the possibility of Giertych participating in the attorney general role, with speculative notes about whether he would realize those ambitions. The exchange underscored the evolving narrative around Giertych and the coalition’s stance on accountability and political alliances.
– The dialogue underscored how perceptions of Giertych’s role can shift in response to new political calculations. The conversation suggested a broader pattern where public figures adjust positions as coalition dynamics unfold and as potential appointments are evaluated under cautious scrutiny.
READ ALSO: Read about how Żukowska’s stance evolved as she considered Giertych in the role of attorney general and what that could mean for the government. Observers note that his potential path sometimes aligns with the broader goal of scrutinizing PiS while remaining cautious about formal inclusion in the ruling coalition.
– Observers discuss the possibility that Giertych might be drawn into investigative or oversight roles, and how such openings could influence the coalition’s approach to governance. The discussion also notes that Giertych’s influence could hinge on whether he keeps to certain strategic lines and whether he participates in parliamentary work at all.
Coalition agreement
The conversation also addressed the mechanics of forming a coalition. Żukowska suggested that a formal agreement among parties looking to topple PiS could emerge within a short timeframe, possibly within a week or two, but likely not before the first Sejm session. She indicated that the terms might be settled by December, with the distribution of major ministries and a program statement to follow later. In this view, talks with the Civic Coalition and Third Way were mentioned, though she declined to disclose specific terms of any deal. The questions also touched on whether Szymon Hołownia could become president of the Sejm, with Żukowska replying that it could happen, depending on evolving political calculations.
Further speculation centered on which party figures might occupy key roles. Żukowska praised Krzysztof Gawkowski as a potential minister of digitalization, noting that this area aligns with his strengths and would suit his capabilities. She also expressed the left’s broader ambitions in education, labor, and social policy, stressing a preference to return to the more straightforward name of social policy for the ministry rather than the current designation of family and social policy. In her view, important coalition priorities included building affordable housing, boosting budgets for public sector workers, strengthening the National Labor Inspectorate, and addressing healthcare funding. She also indicated that abortion policy would be addressed within a Protocol of Differences that would join the coalition agreement as an annex. The left advocated prioritizing a measure often described as a bailout, which would decriminalize certain abortion-related actions; the aim would be to reduce the risk of legal jeopardy for friends, colleagues, and partners who choose to discuss abortion options with pills.
Żukowska added that the left would likely oppose interest-free mortgage loans as a policy tool, arguing that such measures would raise prices rather than improve housing access for first-time buyers. She commented that benefits of these loans would appear primarily for those with the means to purchase units for rental purposes, rather than for individuals seeking to buy their first home. The discussion also touched on the potential leadership of the Ministry of Education, with Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk suggested as a likely candidate. The possibility that Donald Tusk might have a different view on this appointment was acknowledged, suggesting ongoing conversations about leadership choices within the coalition, reflecting a dynamic process rather than a fixed plan.
READ ALSO: Analysis of how abortion policy could shape the coalition’s stance; debates about the Third Way; and questions about how the coalition will balance Sejm support with broader public sentiment. Observers note that coalition discussions remain fluid, with shifting positions likely as negotiations progress and final ministerial appointments are considered.
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Source: wPolityce