The Opposition was preparing with a declaration to form a joint government: Koalicja Obywatelska (Civic Platform), Lewica (Left) and Trzecia Droga (Third Way) after winning the election. It won a total of 249 seats, surpassing PiS (Law and Justice) 194 and Konfederacja (Confederation) 13 seats. In the Senate elections, the opposition formed the so-called Senate Pact, winning 66 seats, while PiS obtained 34 seats. The president's decision now lies in whom to entrust the formation of the government, either to a minority government (right-wing parties) or to the victorious opposition with the most seats in Sejm. The society remains optimistic for change towards universal, European values with a focus on human freedom, respect for rights and the constitution, as well as building stronger ties with the EU and NATO.
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The essence is a change in tax law, support for entrepreneurs, recovery of EU funds from the KPO (national reconstruction policy) that were blocked by EU due to the actions of PIS. In addition, the new government's activities should be focused on supporting local authorities and territorial self-government units. Likewise, it is important to restore supervision of the military and police under state government and for state treasury companies to be under state authorities. It is crucial to examine the actual state finances after the current 8-year rule of PIS and to create a coherent state financial policy.
Furthermore, there is a dire need for public media to be reformed as it has become a mere tool for PIS propaganda.
Separating the functions of the Attorney-General's Office and the Minister of Justice is crucial, as the ZP (United Right) representative had sparked numerous controversies with his combined role. Hence, restoring order in democratic structures, including the reinstatement of legally elected judges in the Constitutional Tribunal and Supreme Court, ensuring the rule of law in line with constitutional standards is pivotal.
The support of teachers and higher education staff with salary hikes is also paramount. Women are not overlooked in the electoral program, with Civic Platform vowing to bestow a 1500 PLN benefit on women returning to the workforce after childbirth. I am optimistic that the elections will advance the rights of the LGBT community, with the newly formed coalition supporting the enactment of partnerships law. Additionally, the opposition promises to increase the aid and support for disabled individuals and their caretakers.
It is imperative to ensure that the previous government is held responsible for any wrongdoing that occurred during their tenure, including breaches of the law and constitution, financial abuse, detrimental impact on the education and economy sectors, and the propagation of biased messaging on public television. Failure to address these issues may reduce the effectiveness of the opposition.
The current opposition situation presents several challenges ahead. The political landscape is poised to be dynamic and I maintain optimism in the potential for the new government to perform well. However, it is undeniable that there will be obstacles to navigate, particularly in addressing conflicting perspectives within the coalition.
Regarding the future of Polish-Israeli relations, personally I would respectfully express my hope for a call to foster peace, while acknowledging the potential risks of nationalist tendencies and judicial reforms. In my opinion it is crucial that both countries prioritize seeking a collaborative and peaceful solution to ongoing conflicts, including extending humanitarian assistance to Gaza. I would like to reaffirm that Poland fully recognizes and supports the sovereignty of Israel, while also strongly condemning any acts of violence by Hamas or any other extremist groups.
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