“It’s gonna be alright,” promises Tusk on the occasion of Easter. A wave of criticism follows under the post

“Let us try not to talk about politics these days,” appeals Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a video containing Easter wishes, posted on the social media platform X. The post was immediately met with a flurry of comments. “Better for Poles not to talk about politics. Ha ha, I wonder why…” replied one internet user to the head of government.

In the published video, the politician stated that Easter is “a time of hope, kindness, love, and faith.” He also made a request: “Let us try not to talk about politics these days.”

Tusk also appealed: “And let us think about how to make everyday life just as good, just as pleasant, as it is around the Easter table. Because it really is possible. It’s gonna be alright!”

Easter wishes from Tusk: Comments from Internet Users

Under the video posted by Tusk, numerous critical comments appeared. Below are some of the more notable entries:

• “What exactly are you celebrating?”
• “‘Let’s not overdo it with the food.’ Well, Mr. Prime Minister already took care of that. Happy Easter.”
• “Better for Poles not to talk about politics—ha ha, I wonder why…”
• “I’d have a joyful Easter if outside my window there were ongoing construction of the Central Communication Port, seaports, nuclear power plants—if Poland were a vast construction site. If the government fulfilled its election promises and the prime minister didn’t bow to the Germans. If I knew that Poland would remain in the EU as an independent state.”
• “Happy Easter. Will there be a photo in Super Express showing politicians going to church with their Easter baskets, including you and RT? I’m curious whether that setup is already planned because that trick is well known and has been used for years.”
• “I don’t want to be a downer, but the devastated healthcare system, the wave of infectious diseases, or the neo-Stalinist propaganda of TVP are topics that will definitely be raised—because Poles have had enough of all this!”

The Costly Easter

According to data from the Centre for Socio-Economic Analysis, this year the Easter basket will cost over 7% more than it did last year—its value now amounts to 65 PLN. The highest price increases concern chocolate, salt, and butter. According to PiS politicians, this year’s Easter will be the most expensive in history.

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The Pollster Research Institute conducted a survey for TV Republika regarding inflation. The results show that as many as 78% of Poles believe that basic products are more expensive than they were a year ago. Only 12% of respondents declared that, in their view, the prices have remained the same.