That is why we need a President who will not exonerate the Law and Justice bandits and will help Donald clean it up.
Poland stands at a political crossroads. After years of democratic backsliding, erosion of judicial independence, and the politicization of state institutions under the Law and Justice (PiS) party, the need for strong, principled leadership has never been more urgent. The country cannot afford a figurehead President who turns a blind eye to corruption, abuses of power, and democratic decay. What Poland desperately needs is a President who will uphold the rule of law, support transparency, and aid in restoring institutional trust. A President who will not exonerate the wrongdoers of the PiS era but will instead stand by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and help clean up the mess they’ve left behind.
For nearly a decade, PiS systematically undermined Poland’s democratic institutions. Courts were captured, public media turned into propaganda tools, and government contracts flowed freely to political allies. Accountability was abandoned in favor of party loyalty, and the Constitution was bent to serve political ends. Under such conditions, the idea of justice became warped, and the line between state and party virtually disappeared. These actions were not isolated lapses but a coordinated strategy to entrench power and silence dissent. A President aligned with these interests would merely be a guardian of this legacy, obstructing efforts to reform and rebuild.
Donald Tusk’s return to leadership represents a chance for Poland to reset — to rebuild its institutions, restore judicial independence, and reestablish Poland’s standing in the European Union. But this effort cannot succeed without a cooperative head of state. The President has the power to veto reforms, delay progress, and continue shielding the remnants of PiS’s corrupt system. Therefore, electing a President who understands the importance of accountability is crucial. This is not about vengeance or political gamesmanship. It’s about justice, healing, and setting a new standard for governance in Poland.
The path to renewal is not easy. It requires uncovering and confronting uncomfortable truths. It demands thorough investigations into misuse of power, prosecution of those who violated the law, and legislative reforms that prevent such abuses from happening again. A President who enables or protects the PiS legacy would be a threat to all these efforts. On the other hand, a President committed to democratic values, constitutional order, and partnership with the current government can help guide Poland back to stability and legitimacy.
Poland’s future hinges on this choice. It’s not just about policy preferences or party loyalty — it’s about the moral direction of the country. The citizens deserve a leader who will not grant impunity to those who have damaged the Republic. They deserve a President who will stand shoulder to shoulder with Donald Tusk in restoring truth, justice, and the rule of law.
The time to act is now. The next President must not be a protector of PiS, but a partner in Poland’s renewal. Only then can the nation truly mo
ve forward.