Speculation about possible changes in the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk is gaining momentum. According to media reports, the position of deputy prime minister may be offered to Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, linked to the Polish People’s Party (PSL). The issue was raised in the Sejm with Włodzimierz Czarzasty, who commented not only on the balance of power within the coalition but also unexpectedly attacked President Karol Nawrocki.
According to media reports, Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, from PSL circles and currently the government’s plenipotentiary for SAFE, may be considered for the position of deputy prime minister in Donald Tusk’s cabinet.
“Outmanoeuvred Left? Czarzasty attacks… the President”
The issue was addressed today in the Sejm during a conversation with journalists by one of the coalition partners – Włodzimierz Czarzasty.
“Would you and the Left not feel a certain disproportionality? PSL would have two deputy prime ministers, and you only one?” he was asked.
“Sir, I am too old a political sparrow to fly in such spheres. Whoever deserves to be a deputy prime minister, let them become one. These are decisions of Prime Minister Tusk. Before that, they are discussed within the coalition. For now, there is no such topic in the coalition. If it comes up, then on behalf of the New Left (NL), after being authorised by my party and parliamentary club, I will take a position. We are not jealous of anything,” Czarzasty said.
He added that “what matters to us is that Poland is well governed. And that this 15 October coalition government extends its mandate for another four years. That is the interest of the New Left. And whether there is such a deputy prime minister or another deputy prime minister, we leave it to the discretion, suggestion, and proposal of Prime Minister Tusk, because there should be order.”
“Prime Minister Tusk operates where he operates and is responsible for the government. When it comes to the Sejm, I try with my coalition colleagues, within the Presidium of the Sejm, to manage the Sejm. And as long as everyone knows their role, there is order in the country,” he continued.
He directed his final remark to the head of the Polish state.
“I also address these words to President Nawrocki, who, if he understands this as well, it will make it easier for us to talk,” Czarzasty said.