Professor‑rector Wawrzyniec Konarski of Vistula Academy says the coalition, midway through its term, is mired in a web of sycophancy that hampers its political effectiveness.
Sources of the Government’s Problems
Konarski, recalling the campaign, describes a future he sees as doubtful, noting that the coalition produced far too many vague promises, many marshalled by Prime Minister Tusk. He has called this a set of “cyrorgrafy” – documents awkwardly signed at campaign time.
According to the political scientist, the present crisis mirrors society’s fractured character, evidencing endless internal bickering that has undermined the coalition’s credibility. He argues this ongoing infighting is a fundamental error, a school‑mistake that erases the good intentions that had been promised.
A Shift in Mindset Over a Switch of Premier
When asked about the greatest challenge for the government in the remainder of the term, Konarski said the key lies in an internal transformation: change how the coalition understands political content, adopt self‑discipline, and open to pro‑state actors. He stresses that such engagement is vital even if those actors criticize the coalition’s structures.
He calls for the government to stop operating in a closed shell. To improve its electoral prospects, the coalition must leave its “nest of sycophants” and open itself to constructive dialogue with experts and business communities, rather than to environments that prioritize relentless destruction.
Lack of Unified Action Undermines the Coalition
Konarski warns that the loss of joint effort is the biggest flaw; a coalition must act in unison and pursue a shared agenda, not a discordant one. He contends that the balance between partners must shift to restore cohesion.
Asked whether a change of prime minister could solve the issue, he said the solution isn’t about replacing the person but changing the mindset. While the current prime minister does act as a glue, Konarski thinks he struggles to identify experts who can confirm his competence in assembling a competent advisory team.
