Should Donald Tusk step down? Ireneusz Raś, a politician from the Polish People’s Party (PSL), has disclosed what is being said behind closed doors within his political group. The word “disappointment” was mentioned. Following Rafał Trzaskowski’s defeat in the presidential election, deep chaos has engulfed the December 13 coalition camp.
What’s more, tomorrow—June 11—the Sejm will hold a vote of confidence in Donald Tusk’s government. The outcome of the vote remains highly uncertain, although many indications suggest that the coalition will manage to stay in power. However, possibly not under the same prime minister—a possibility quietly acknowledged even by some coalition politicians. “There were voices of disappointment.”
Ireneusz Raś (PSL), Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism under Donald Tusk, has shed new light on the potential for change in the office of the Polish Prime Minister. Speaking on RMF24, the politician commented—drawing a comparison to the situation involving Robert Lewandowski and the Polish national football team—that:
“When it comes to the Polish People’s Party–Third Way parliamentary group, there was a post-election analysis—an honest one, not sugar-coated.”
“There were some strong voices from a few politicians who openly expressed their disappointment with the captain,” he admitted.
Asked whether Tusk “should hand over the captain’s armband,” he replied:
“I don’t think that’s going to happen.”
PSL Presents a List of Expectations
That wasn’t the end of the discussion. Raś was also asked what the Polish People’s Party expects from Tusk himself.
“That he also takes into account an agenda that is very important to us—a third pillar alongside security and the economy. We would like the broadly understood area of culture to be more unifying for Poles, not divisive,” he responded.
In his view, the presidential election was “a lesson from which conclusions should be drawn.” He pointed to culture and education as areas requiring reflection.
“All these elements seem to have failed, and it’s clear that Poles still want their choices to be respected,” he added, referencing the actions of Barbara Nowacka’s ministry concerning religious education.