Rafal Trzaskowski criticizes coalition members for supporting the president’s CPK plan instead of their own government’s.
Trzaskowski’s concerns about coalition unity
Rafal Trzaskowski, vice-chair of the Civic Coalition, expressed alarm on September 27 during an interview with TVP Info at CampusAcademy. He questioned why coalition members would distance themselves from their own government’s project on the Central Communication Port (CPK) and instead support President Andrzej Duda’s competing proposal. “I don’t understand how politicians in a ruling coalition can not only distance themselves from the government but actually believe the president has better ideas than their own government,” Trzaskowski said. He called the situation “deeply concerning” and warned that continued dissent could undermine the coalition’s legitimacy.
The president’s role in governance
Trzaskowski emphasized that the president does not govern but rather has the power to veto or suggest alternatives. “If someone is part of the ruling coalition, logic would dictate supporting their own government’s project rather than the president’s, especially when the president actively undermines the government,” he stated. He noted that without a governing majority, the president’s ideas are unlikely to be implemented.
Vote on the CPK project
On September 26, lawmakers rejected the president’s CPK bill in the first reading, with 203 votes in favor, 211 against, and 12 abstentions. The Civic Coalition, Left, most PSL deputies, and seven out of 28 Poland 2050 lawmakers voted against the president’s proposal. Szymon Holownia, leader of Poland 2050, criticized Nawrocki’s project for containing “serious flaws” and pledged to expose its absurdities in committee discussions.
Holownia defends his vote
Holownia clarified his position, stating that the Infrastructure Committee would work to highlight the bill’s shortcomings. He confirmed that his explanations were accepted by the prime minister. Further details on the vote are available in an article titled “Holownia explains his CPK vote, responds to Tusk’s accusations.”
