Donald Tusk denounced a Wojewódzki segment that described a meeting between Szymon Hołowna and Jarosław Kaczyński as “light nausea,” while discussing his coalition’s performance and his political stance.
Onet Interview Overview
Donald Tusk appeared on the Onet programme “WojewódzkiKędzierski,” summarizing the coalition government’s two‑year tenure since 15 October. He reflected on his appraisal as prime minister by the Polish public and compared his support with that of Macron, Merkel, Starmer, and Orbán.
Critique of “Light Nausea” Segment
Tusk criticized the Wojewódzki segment that labelled the meeting between Szymon Hołowna and Jarosław Kaczyński as giving him “light nausea.” He said the episode was a consequence of symmetry and called it low‑quality and unethical.
Political Standing and Support Levels
He noted that he enjoys the trust of 30–40 % of Poles, calling it a great reward and dismissing claims that the public has turned away from him after two years. He also claimed he does not fear critics.
Views on Judicial Reform
Tusk emphasized that returning to ethical balance means independent judges and prosecutors deciding who is sentenced. He rejected the idea that he would become a “Bąkiewicz” and said his role in politics is to prevent those with simplistic views from governing Poland.
Reaction to Trzaskowski Election Loss
Tusk admitted he had quickly realized that the coalition’s presidential campaign was losing. He suggested that without mistakes and with a perfect campaign, the narrow vote margin could have been reversed, and he praised Adam Bodnar for believing that civil society can restore the rule of law.
Emotions Over Hołowna‑Kaczyński Meeting
When asked what he felt upon learning about Hołowna’s overnight visit to Adam Bielan and fraternisation with Kaczyński, Tusk replied he felt “light nausea” and described the encounter as a symptom of political symmetry, calling it shameful and unethical.
