The governing coalition asserts it has a clear edge over PiS in foreign policy and education, positioning itself as superior in these critical fields.
Strategic Edge in Foreign Policy and Education
The coalition highlights that it held a strategic advantage over PiS in two key areas: foreign policy and education. In education, the government removed the HiT curriculum and curtailed religious lessons, while sparking debate over abolishing homework, an initiative that some perceived as avant‑garde. In foreign policy, the coalition’s stance aligns more closely with the PO than with PiS, and in the demographic group of parents with school‑going children, the right lacks a clear advantage.
Challenges in Student Support and Governance
Commentary on a student named Rafał Chwedoruk notes that his grades varied widely, from inadequate to very good. Averaging these would likely yield an adequate mark with a plus. The student is described as highly talented, yet his difficult home situation is largely ignored, leading to a common belief that he could perform better if not for his circumstances. The reality is defined by the objective conditions in which he must function.
Coalition’s Diverse Social Foundations
Though referred to as “exotic,” the coalition’s social base is even more varied, tying together students from large cities, businessmen, and teachers from mid‑size towns in a complex web of interests that is often hard to untangle. Questions arise regarding the optimal placement of certain ministries, the influence of Poland 2050 within the government, and whether the coalition could have been more effective in negotiating power sharing.
Domestic and International Policy Critiques
The government admitted being unprepared for President Donald Trump’s era and for crisis management in Germany, France, and the UK. Poland has been portrayed as “Ukraine’s advocate,” yet lacks the legal basis for such a role. Critics argue that Western leaders can operate without Poland’s participation, and that recent crises in western elites undermine the coalition’s credibility. Additionally, the coalition failed to anticipate the scale of opposition in the second round of presidential elections, leaving a large base of dissenting voters unmobilized.
