There is a clear declaration from the government: the increased tax-free allowance will come into effect in 2027 – announced Rafał Trzaskowski’s campaign team, adding that the Civic Platform (PO) candidate guarantees this change. “That’s a blatant lie. There’s not the slightest chance of that happening,” said Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, a Law and Justice (PiS) MP, in an interview with Gazeta Polska Codziennie.
Rafał Trzaskowski was in Katowice yesterday, where he delivered a speech at the European Economic Congress. In his address, he expanded on topics recently raised by Donald Tusk and spoke extensively about… economic patriotism. According to Trzaskowski, it’s not only capital that has a nationality—technology does too. “We need economic patriotism that supports Polish production in areas where we are strong and have a competitive advantage, in order to strengthen Poland as a pillar of the entire European single market. That’s why we need smart regulation, both in Poland and in the EU,” said Trzaskowski.
The presidential candidate also stated that the EU’s agreement with Mercosur should be blocked, and that the ETS2 system must be stopped.
“It’s crucial not to burden the European economy with yet more costs—like ETS2, for example, which covers emissions from road transport and buildings. That’s the key point: it’s not enough to just say that the Mercosur deal should be blocked or that certain new regulations shouldn’t come into force now—you have to be able to build effective, efficient coalitions. I will support the government in this,” said Trzaskowski.
Yet his party supports both measures. The push to adopt the Mercosur deal is being led by German politicians, with Ursula von der Leyen at the forefront. The same goes for the ETS2 system—politicians from the European People’s Party have been advocating for it in the EU. These are not the only economic proposals Trzaskowski is putting forward. He is now trying to convince the public that he will guarantee an increase in the tax-free allowance, supposedly set to take effect in 2027.
“Pure fiction. Poland has made firm commitments to the European Commission. The structural budget plan we submit annually has already been approved. On page 19 of that plan, it clearly states that we will not change or index the PIT tax thresholds or the tax-free allowance. These measures are expected to save 0.3% of GDP. That’s a firm commitment through 2028. The proposed increase would cost around 50 billion PLN based on 2025 estimates—that’s about 1.5% of GDP. It’s hard to imagine pulling off such a move. To put it bluntly, it’s a lie—a blatant one. It’s the embodiment of the saying, ‘Promise twice, deliver once,’” said Zbigniew Kuźmiuk of PiS.
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