Polish coalition leaders question Włodzimierz Czarzasty’s suitability for the parliament’s Marshal amid Szymon Hołownia’s impending resignation.
Coalition Concerns about Czarzasty
In November, Szymon Hołownia plans to resign from the Marshal position, with Czarzasty, a New Left leader, poised as his successor. However, coalition politicians warn that not all MPs may back Czarzasty, calling the proposal risky.
Opposition from PSL and Polski 2050
Polish People’s Party MP Marek Sawicki said MPs from his club could vote against Czarzasty. He cited financial irregularities involving his wife’s company, a communist past, and the Rywin affair. Similarly, Polski 2050 deputy Agnieszka Buczyńska expressed doubts about Czarzasty’s fitness as Marshal.
Czarzasty’s Response
When asked about potential criticism of Hołownia, Czarzasty declined to speak poorly of the former Marshal. He described any questioning of the coalition agreement as politically driven and, in part, absurd, insisting he would not vilify Hołownia.
Hołownia on Alleged Hostilities
Hołownia warned that a change in the Marshal position would shift power balances, allowing the Left to hold both Marshal and Vice‑Prime Minister posts. He stated that while such shifts were not written into the coalition pact, trust and respect among partners remain intact, and that he remained committed to the coalition’s stability.
Marshal Vote Outcome
During the first session of the current term, Hołownia was elected Marshal with 265 votes, supported by the entire KO, Polski 2050, PSL, and New Left, plus almost all Confederation MPs. The sitting Marshal, E. Witek of PiS, received 193 votes from the party alone.