Morawiecki and Mentzen Went for a Beer, And That’s How It Started: “I Shouldn’t Have Come Here”

In a candid conversation between former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and opposition candidate Sławomir Mentzen, the former minister made his first public appearance on a beer, sparking a heated debate over PiS’s tax reforms and Poland’s future direction.

Meeting Commences

During a casual gathering at a local bar, Sławomir Mentzen greeted former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki with gratitude for his courage in joining the event without prior permission from the party’s leader. Mentzen referenced a recent debate about Jarosław Kaczyński, describing him as a “political gangster.” He went on to question Morawiecki’s presence and the moral implications of his stance.

Sławomir Mentzen’s Critique of PiS Tax Policy

Mentzen quoted that under PiS’s rule the government had introduced 22 new taxes, fees, and levies—including trade, sugar, bank, property, solidarity, fuel, and even a unique “rain tax”—in addition to the controversial Polish Deal. He claimed that the party’s tax roll had become opaque, creating confusion for taxpayers.

Mareusz Morawiecki Responds

Morawiecki countered by claiming that PiS had reduced taxes to the highest level ever recorded in the Third Republic, amounting to 90–93 billion zlotys annually. He highlighted that the tax cuts yielded around 33 billion zlotys in additional revenue per year, framing it as a significant fiscal achievement. He argued that the dramatic cut signified a giant leap in Poland’s economic policy.

Discussion on Tax Rates and the “Free Income” of 30,000 Zlotys

Mentzen questioned why the Confederation, itself a pro‑tax‑cut party, opposed lowering the free income threshold to 30,000 zlotys. He probed whether this stance was tied to other legislation, possibly the Polish Deal. Morawiecki dismissed the query, noting that the Confederation had reportedly made several sharp political moves, but did not provide specific details.

Reactions from Other Politicians and Analysts

Political commentator Tomasz Synowiec praised Mentzen for his incisive questioning and Morawiecki for steering the conversation. He noted that despite Mentzen’s role, Morawiecki maintained control over the discourse and clarified the differences between the parties’ visions. Synowiec also highlighted Mentzen’s focus on European policy and ideas for new taxes.

PiS Member of the European Parliament Piotr Müller commended the debate as a constructive start to serious discussions about Poland’s future, stressing the importance of factual, data‑driven exchanges instead of superficial Tik‑Tok style arguments.

Former Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska‑Nałęcz echoed concerns about innovation, noting that lower labor costs could hamper progress if used to force innovation rather than invest in it responsibly.

Concluding Remarks

Morawiecki reflected that, while beer provided a lighthearted atmosphere, the conversation reached deep economic issues. He expressed hope that the discussion would at least outline the complexity of the nation’s policies. Mentzen thanked Morawiecki for his presence, hoping that discussion would temper discomfort surrounding the meeting.

Source: Gazeta, Sławomir Mentzen on YouTube

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